Manual DCR Trv20

3-059-592-11 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-TRV20
DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20
©2000 Sony Corporation

Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital
Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital
Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be
producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.

WARNING If you have any questions about this product, you
may call :
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY
not expose the unit to rain or (7669) or
write to : Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony
moisture. Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-TRV6,
DCR-TRV11
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park
Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions.: (1) This device
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
may not cause harmful interference, and
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” (2)this device must accept any interference
within the product’s enclosure received, including interference that may
that may be of sufficient cause undesired operation.
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert Declaration of Conformity

the user to the presence of Trade Name: SONY
important operating and Model No.: DCR-TRV20
maintenance (servicing) Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park
Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
above 140°F (60°C) such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight. This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
For customers in the U.S.A. and following two conditions.: (1) This device
CANADA may not cause harmful interference, and
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. (2)this device must accept any interference
LITHIUM ION BATTERY. received, including interference that may
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. cause undesired operation.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory “Memory Stick”
Service Center. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
batteries in household or business trash may (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
be prohibited. and (2) this device must accept any interference
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call received, including interference that may cause
1-800-222-SONY (United States only). undesired operation.
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only). CAUTION
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium You are cautioned that any changes or
ion battery.
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
For customers in CANADA

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.
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Table of contents
Checking supplied accessories .................... 5 Using with analog video unit and PC
Quick Start Guide ............................. 6 – Signal convert function ............... 66
Recording video or TV programs ....... 67
Getting started Inserting a scene from a VCR
– Insert editing ................................ 71
Using this manual ................................... 8 Audio dubbing ...................................... 73
Step 1 Preparing the power supply .......... 10 Superimposing a title ........................... 77
Installing the battery pack ............. 10 Making your own titles ........................ 81
Charging the battery pack ............. 11 Labeling a cassette ................................ 83
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 14
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 15 Customizing Your Camcorder
Recording – Basics Changing the menu settings ................ 85
Resetting the date and time ................. 92
Recording a picture ............................... 16
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK “Memory Stick” Operations
LIGHT) ........................................ 21
(DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
Shooting in the dark
(NightShot/Super NightShot) ... 22 Using a “Memory Stick”
Self-timer recording ....................... 23 – introduction .................................. 93
Checking the recording – END Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s
SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec – Memory photo recording ............. 100
Review ......................................... 24 Superimposing a still picture in a
“Memory Stick” on a moving
Playback – Basics picture – MEMORY MIX ............. 105
Recording an image from a mini DV
Playing back a tape ............................... 25 tape as a still image ...................... 108
Viewing the recording on TV .............. 28 Copying still images from a mini DV
tape – Photo save .......................... 111
Advanced Recording Operations Viewing a still picture – Memory photo
Recording a still image on a tape playback ......................................... 113
– Tape Photo recording ................. 30 Copying the image recorded on “Memory
Adjusting the white balance manually ... 33 Stick”s to mini DV tapes ................ 116
Using the wide mode ........................... 34 Enlarging still images recorded on
Using the fader function ...................... 35 “Memory Stick”s
Using special effects – Picture effect ... 37 – Memory PB ZOOM ................... 118
Using special effects – Digital effect ... 38 Playing back images in a continuous
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41 loop
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43 – SLIDE SHOW ............................. 119
Focusing manually ................................ 44 Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection ........................ 120
Advanced Playback Operations Deleting images ................................... 121
Playing back a tape with picture effects ... 45 Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK ... 123
Playing back a tape with digital effects ... 46
Enlarging images recorded on tapes Additional Information
– PB ZOOM ..................................... 47 Usable cassettes ................................... 124
Quickly locating a scene using the zero About i.LINK ....................................... 126
set memory function ...................... 48 Troubleshooting .................................. 128
Searching the boundaries of recorded Self-diagnosis display ......................... 134
tape by title – Title search ............. 49 Warning indicators and messages .... 135
Searching a recording by date Using your camcorder abroad .......... 137
– Date search ................................... 50 Maintenance information and
Searching for a photo – Photo search/ precautions .................................... 138
Photo scan ....................................... 52 Specifications ....................................... 142
Editing Quick Reference

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 54 Identifying the parts and controls .... 144
Dubbing only desired scenes Quick Function Guide ........................ 151
– Digital program editing .............. 56 Index ........................................ Back cover
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Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1 2
Getting started
or
RMT-808 RMT-811
3 4 5 6
7 DCR-TRV20 DCR-TRV6/TRV11 8 9
or
0 qa
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 16)

(p. 149)
8 PC serial cable (1) (p. 115)
RMT-808: DCR-TRV6 DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only
RMT-811: DCR-TRV11/TRV20
9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 93)
2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only
(1), Power cord (1) (p. 11)
0 Application software: PictureGear
3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
4.1Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 115)
Commander (2) (p. 149)
4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11)
qa Lens hood (1) (p. 19)
5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 54) DCR-TRV20 only
6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 144)
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Quick Start Guide
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your

camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.
Connecting the power cord (p. 14)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10).
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
Quick Start Guide
Connect the plug with its v

mark facing lens side.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Inserting a cassette (p. 15)
1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in 2 Push the middle 4 After the cassette

the direction of the portion of the back of compartment going
arrow and open the the cassette to insert. down completely,
lid. close the lid until it
3 Close the cassette clicks.
compartment by
pressing the
mark on the cassette
compartment.
EJECT
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Recording a picture (p. 16)
1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

while pressing the small green button.
VCR
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY
4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts
recording. To stop recording, press START/
STOP again.
3 To open the LCD
Quick Start Guide

panel, press OPEN. Viewfinder
The picture appears on When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder
the LCD screen. placing your eye against its eyecup.
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD

screen (p. 25)
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press m to rewind the tape.

while pressing
the small green REW
VCR
button.
OFF(CHG)
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY
3 Press N to start playback.

PLAY
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder or the LCD
panel.
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— Getting started —
Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV20 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV20
only”.
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Types of differences
DCR- TRV6 TRV11 TRV20
MEMORY mark*
(on the POWER — z z
switch)
z Provided
— Not provided
* The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions.
See page 93 for details.
Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with
your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .
The functions which require different operations depending on whether the tape has
the cassette memory or not are:
•End search (p. 24, 27)
•Searching a recording by date – date search (p. 50)
•Photo search (p. 52).
The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:
• Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – title search (p. 49)
• Superimposing a title (p. 77)
• Making your own titles (p. 81)
• Labeling a cassette (p. 83).
For details, see page 124.
You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only with
cassette memory.
Tapes with cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory).
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Using this manual
Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Getting started
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care

•The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision
technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points
(red, blue, green, or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the
viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do
not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen
are 99.99% or more.
•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
•Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward
the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen may be damaged [c].
[a] [b] [c]
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.

(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
down.
1
2
BATT release
BATT
lever
After installing the battery pack

Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack
may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.
If you use the large capacity battery pack

If you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its
viewfinder. Take care not to pinch your finger when lifting the viewfinder up and down.
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Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
Getting started
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating. Connect
the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on
your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery
time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to , normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
1 4
VCR
POWER OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY
After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Notes
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug
of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once
fully and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool
place.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder is displayed.
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time with the viewfinder.
Battery pack
The battery pack is charged a little before it leaves the factory. 11
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

“– – – min” appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in
the display window in the following cases:
– The battery pack is not installed correctly.
– The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90)
NP-FM70 240 (180)
NP-FM90 330 (270)
NP-FM91 360 (300)
Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack
Recording time
DCR-TRV6
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
NP-FM50 (supplied) 200 (180) 110 (95) 145 (130) 75 (70)
NP-FM70 415 (375) 225 (205) 305 (270) 165 (145)
NP-FM90 630 (565) 345 (310) 460 (410) 250 (225)
NP-FM91 725 (655) 395 (360) 535 (480) 290 (260)
DCR-TRV11
NP-FM50 (supplied) 195 (175) 105 (95) 140 (125) 75 (65)
NP-FM70 400 (360) 220 (195) 295 (265) 160 (145)
NP-FM90 600 (540) 330 (295) 450 (400) 245 (220)
NP-FM91 695 (625) 380 (340) 520 (465) 285 (255)
DCR-TRV20
NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 (120) 80 (70) 105 (95) 60 (55)
NP-FM70 275 (250) 165 (150) 225 (205) 135 (120)
NP-FM90 425 (380) 255 (225) 345 (310) 205 (185)
NP-FM91 490 (440) 290 (260) 400 (360) 240 (215)
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
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Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

* Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Getting started
Playing time
DCR-TRV6
Playing time Playing time
Battery pack
on LCD screen with LCD closed
NP-FM50 (supplied) 145 (130) 200 (180)
NP-FM70 305 (270) 415 (375)
NP-FM90 460 (410) 630 (565)
NP-FM91 535 (480) 725 (655)
DCR-TRV11
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied) 140 (125) 195 (175)
NP-FM70 295 (265) 400 (360)
NP-FM90 450 (400) 600 (540)
NP-FM91 520 (465) 695 (625)
DCR-TRV20
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied) 125 (110) 160 (145)
NP-FM70 265 (235) 335 (300)
NP-FM90 400 (360) 505 (455)
NP-FM91 465 (415) 585 (525)
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with
the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the
TM
mark.
SERIES
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Connecting to a wall outlet

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it.
Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN
jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
1 2, 3
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
camcorder.
•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).
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Step 2 Inserting a cassette
(1) Install the power source.
(2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette
compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert.
Getting started
Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with
the window facing out.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
(5) After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it
clicks.
2 3, 4 5
OPEN/EJECT
To eject a cassette
Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.
Notes
•Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.
•The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other
than the mark.
When you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory

Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 124).
To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
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— Recording – Basics —
Recording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attatch the lens
cap to the grip strap.
(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for
more information (p. 10 to p. 15).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
(4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator
appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
1 3 LOCK Switch
VCR
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY
4
5 40min REC 0:00:01
Camera recording
lamp 2
Microphone
Note
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
Note on Recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In the LP mode, you can record
1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the
tape on your camcorder.
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Recording a picture
Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set
to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left before your comcorder leaves
the factory.
To enable smooth transition

Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
Recording – Basics
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
•Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape.
•When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition
smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. 24).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the
cassette is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG), and to CAMERA again.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes
in the LP mode
The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to
the lens side.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears
on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).
180°
90°
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the
camcorder body.
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
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Recording a picture
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the
viewfinder.
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal
when recorded.
During recording in the mirror mode
ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.
Indicators in the mirror mode
The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear
mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD
BRIGHT.
LCD BRIGHT
to dim to brighten
LCD screen backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings
(p. 85).
Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen
The recorded picture will not be affected.
After recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
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Recording a picture
Adjusting the viewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Viewfinder backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings.
(p.85)
Attaching the supplied lens hood (DCR-TRV20 only)

To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also
the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on.
Notes
•When you use the Remote Commander and the lens hood, the Remote Commander
may not function properly because the lens hood blocks the infrared rays from the
Remote Commander. In such case, remove the lens hood from your camcorder.
•You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood.
When you use the filter (not supplied)

The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the corners of LCD screen or viewfinder.
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Recording a picture
Using the zoom feature

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
W T
W T W T
To use zoom greater than 10×

Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 20× or 120× in the
menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF at the factory. (p. 85)
W T
The right side of the bar shows

the digital zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears
when you set D ZOOM to 20× or
120×.
When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)
away in the wide-angle position.
Notes on digital zoom

•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×.
•The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the “T”
side.
•You cannot use the digital zoom when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-
TRV11/TRV20 only).
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Recording a picture
Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tapes.
Remaining battery time indicator
Cassette memory indicator
This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.
Recording mode indicator
STBY/REC indicator
40min REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter

45min
Remaining tape indicator
Time indicator
JUL 4 2000 12:05:56 AM
The time is displayed about five seconds
after the power is turned on.
Date indicator
The date is displayed about five
seconds after the power is turned on.
Time code
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :
seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in
VCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.
Remaining tape indicator
The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.
Recording date and time
The recording date and time are not displayed while recording. However, they are
recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording date and time, press
DATE CODE during playback.
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the backlight function.
In the standby, recording or memory mode, press BACK LIGHT.
The . indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
BACK LIGHT
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled. 21
Recording a picture
Shooting in the dark (NightShot/Super NightShot)

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when
you use this function.
In the standby, recording or memory mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To
cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
NIGHTSHOT
OFF ON
SUPER
NIGHTSHOT
NightShot Light emitter
Using Super NightShot

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those
recorded in the NightShot mode
(1) In the standby or recording mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. indicator

appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. The indicator and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT“
appear.
To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.
Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set
N.S. LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 85).
Notes
•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. the outdoors in the daytime).
This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
•When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be
recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,
focus manually.
While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
– White balance
While using the Super NightShot function

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At that time,
the moving picture may be slow down.
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Recording a picture
While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the following
functions:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
– Fader
– Digital effect
– Memory mode (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance
using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).
Self-timer recording
You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to
record yourself.
(1) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two
seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
START/STOP
SELFTIMER
To stop the self-timer before recording

Press START/STOP again.
Use the Remote Commander for convenience.
To record still pictures on tapes using the self-timer

Press PHOTO in step 2 (p. 31).
To record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s

Press SELFTIMER, then press PHOTO in MEMORY mode (p. 104).
To cancel self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:
– Self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
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Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /
Rec Review
You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition
between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.
EDITSEARCH
END SEARCH
END SEARCH
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.

The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. You
can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
EDITSEARCH
You can search for the next recording start point.
Hold down the +/– 7 side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded section
is played back.
+ : to go forward
– 7: to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.
Rec Review
You can check the last recorded section.
Press the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.

The last few seconds of the selected section are played back. You can monitor the sound
from the speaker or headphones.
End search function

When you use a tape without cassette memory, the end search function does not work
once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a tape with
cassette memory, the end search function works even once you eject the cassette.
If there is a blank portion in the recorded portion, the end search function may not work
correctly (p. 124).
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— Playback – Basics —
Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,
you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using
the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. The
video control buttons light up.
(3) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN.
(4) Press m to rewind the tape.
Playback – Basics
(5) Press N to start playback.
(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The
speaker on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.
2 4 5
VCR
REW PLAY
OFF(CHG)
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY
3 VOLUME
To stop playback
Press x.
When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD
screen facing out.
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Playing back a tape
To display the screen indicators – Display function

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder.
The indicators appear on the LCD screen.
To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
DATA CODE
DISPLAY
Using the data code function

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the
recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander in the playback
mode.
The display changes as follows:
date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture
value, exposure mode) t no indicator
Date/time Various settings
SteadyShot OFF indicator

Exposure mode indicator
AUTO White balance indicator
JUL 4 2000 60 AWB
12:05:56 AM F1.8 9dB Gain indicator
Shutter speed indicator
Aperture value
Not to display various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 85).
The display changes as follows:
date/time y no indicator
Recording data
Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the
recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.
When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:
•A blank portion of the tape is being played back.
•The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
•The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
Data code
The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to the TV
(p. 28).
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Playing back a tape
Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.
To advance the tape
Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To rewind the tape
Playback – Basics
Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To change the playback direction
Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.
To resume normal playback, press N.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or
rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse
direction, press , then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal
playback, press N.
To view the picture at double speed
Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the
reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume
normal playback, press N.
To view the picture frame-by-frame
Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame
playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portion
plays back and stops.
End Search
When you use a tape without cassette memory, the end search function does not work
once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.
When you use a tape with cassette memory, the end search function works even once
you eject the cassette.
In the various playback modes
•Sound is muted.
•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.
When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.
Slow playback
The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder: however, this
function does not work for an output signal through the DV IN/OUT jack.
When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is
not a malfunction.
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Viewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate
the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on
the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power
adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
S VIDEO
IN
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
If your TV is already connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the
white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R
(right) signal.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this
connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting
cable.
Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder
and the TV or the VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
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Viewing the recording on TV
Using the AV cordless IR receiver

Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you
can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
the AV cordless IR receiver.
SUPER LASER LINK
Playback – Basics
Super laser link emitter
Insert a tape into your camcorder.
(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch
on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
(4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of SUPER LASER LINK lights up.
(5) Press N on your camcorder to start playback.
(6) Point the super laser link emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the
position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear
playback pictures.
To cancel the super laser link function

Press SUPER LASER LINK again. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes
out.
If you turn the power off

The super laser link function turns off automatically.
If you use a Sony TV
•You can turn on the TV automatically when you press SUPER LASER LINK. To do so,
make sure you:
– Turn the TV’s main switch on.
– Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings.
– Point the super laser link emitter at the TV’s remote sensor.
•You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV
cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to
the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the
picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched.
•The above feature may not work on some TV models.
When the super laser link is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is lit)
Your camcorder consumes power. Press SUPER LASER LINK to turn off the laser link
function when it is not needed.
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— Advanced Recording Operations —
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

You can record a still picture, for example, a photograph or drawing. This mode is
useful when you want to print a picture using a video printer (not supplied).
You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP
mode on a 60-minute tape.
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on
“Memory Stick”s (p. 100) (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only).
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture
appears.
The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about
seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until
recording is completed.
2 CAPTURE
PHOTO
3 •••••••
1
PHOTO
Notes
• During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
• When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may
fluctuate.
• The PHOTO button does not work:
– while the fader function is set or in use
– while the digital effect function is set or in use
If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function

When you play back the still picture on other equipment, the picture may fluctuate.
To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately.
To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording
Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and
your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.
To record clear and less fluctuated still pictures

30 We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s. (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
Self-timer tape photo recording

You can make a tape photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you
want to record yourself.

(2) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
Advanced Recording Operations

automatically.
2
SELFTIMER
3
3
PHOTO
1
To cancel self-timer tape photo recording
Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel the self-
timer tape photo recording using the Remote Commander.
Note
The self-timer tape photo recording mode is automatically canceled when:
•Self-timer tape photo recording is finished.
•The POWER switch is set to OFF or VCR.
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Printing the still picture

You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video
printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the
video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer
as well.
Video printer
LINE IN
VIDEO S VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
: Signal flow
If the video printer is equipped with S video input

Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the
S video input of the video printer.
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Adjusting the white balance manually
You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white
subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is
automatically adjusted.
In the standby, recording or memory mode, select a desired white balance mode in
in the menu settings (p. 85).
n (INDOOR) :
•Lighting condition changes quickly
•Too bright place such as photography studios
•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

(OUTDOOR) :
•Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or
fireworks
•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp
HOLD :
Recording a single-colored subject or background
MENU
To return to the automatic white balance mode

Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings.
If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting

We recommend that you record in the n indoor mode.
When you record under fluorescent lighting

Use the automatic white balance or hold mode.
Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the n indoor mode.
In the automatic white balance mode

Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER
switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:
•You detach the battery for replacement.
•You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.
In the hold white balance mode

Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when:
•You change the PROGRAM AE mode.
•You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.
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Using the wide mode
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture
during a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the
widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,
you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
[b]
[a]
16:9WIDE
[c] [d]
In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in in the menu settings (p. 85).
MENU
To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions:

– Old movie
– Bounce (DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only)
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full
size when you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-
1/ID-2) system.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video
signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is
automatically selected.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/V
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Using the fader function
You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
[a] STBY REC
FADER

M.FADER*1)
(mosaic)
BOUNCE*1) 2)
(Fade in only)
OVERLAP
(Fade in only)
WIPE*3)
(Fade in only)
RANDOM DOT
(Fade in only)
[b] STBY REC
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.
When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
*1) DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only

*2) You can use this function only when
D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.
*3) The sound does not wipe away.
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Using the fader function
(1) When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
When fading out [b]
In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
The indicator changes as follows:
FADER t M.FADER* t BOUNCE* t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t
WIPE t DOT t no indicator
The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.
(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
* DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only
1
FADER
FADER
To cancel the fader function

After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the
normal mode.
Before the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until
the indicator disappears.
Note
You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot
use the fader function while using the following functions:
– Digital effect
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, Wipe, or Random Dot function only)
– Super NightShot
– Tape Photo recording
When the OVERLAP, WIPE, or RANDOM DOT indicator appear in the standby mode
Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is
being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At this
stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.
While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions (DCR-
TRV6/TRV11 only):
– Exposure
– Focus
– Zoom
– Picture effect
Note on the bounce function (DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only)
The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:
– D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings
– 16:9 wide
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
While in memory mode (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
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Using special effects – Picture effect
You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.
NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed.
SEPIA : The picture gets sepia.
B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).
SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.
STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally.
PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an
animated cartoon.
MOSAIC [f] : The picture gets mosaic-patterned.

[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]
(1) In the standby or recording mode, select P EFFECT in in the menu settings.
(p. 85).
(2) Select the desired picture effect mode in the menu settings.
MANUAL SET
P EFFECT OFF
WHT BAL NEG. ART
AUTO SHTR SEP I A
RETURN B&W
SOLAR I ZE
SL I M
STRETCH
PASTEL
MOSA I C
[MENU] : END
MENU
To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
While using the picture effect function

You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.
When you turn the power off

Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
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Using special effects – Digital effect
You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The
sound is recorded normally.
STILL
You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.
TRAIL
You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording
dark pictures more brightly. However, the picture may be less clear.
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically
sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter
speed.
Still picture Moving picture
STILL
LUMI.
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(1) In the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect
indicator appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.
STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE
(3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear.
In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still picture is stored in memory.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
Items to be adjusted

STILL The rate of the still picture you want to superimpose on the moving
picture
FLASH The interval of flash motion
LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped
with a moving picture
TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes
SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the
shutter speed.
OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary
The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars appear in
the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
1 DIGITAL EFFECT 2 LUMI.
3 LUMI.
To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT again.
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Notes
•The following functions do not work during digital effect:
– Fader
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE
– Tape photo recording
– Super NightShot
•The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode:
– PROGRAM AE
•The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
When you turn the power off

The digital effect will be automatically canceled.
When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed number Shutter speed
SLOW SHTR 1 1/30
SLOW SHTR 2 1/15
SLOW SHTR 3 1/8
SLOW SHTR 4 1/4
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Using the PROGRAM AE function
You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting
requirements.
Spotlight mode
This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.
Soft portrait mode

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as
people or flowers.

Sports lesson mode
This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Beach & ski mode

This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Sunset & moon mode

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
Landscape mode
This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and
prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you
are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.
Low lux mode

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.
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Using the PROGRAM AE function
(1) In the standby or memory mode, press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE
indicator appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.
y y y y y y
PROGRAM
2
To cancel the PROGRAM AE function

Press PROGRAM AE again.
Notes
•In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This
is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
•In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on
distant subjects.
•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:
– Slow shutter
– Old movie
– Bounce (DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only)
•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:
– Digital effect
– Overlap
– Wipe
– Random dot
•While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
(The indicator flashes.)
•While shooting in memory mode, the low lux and sports lesson modes do not work.
(The indicator flashes.)
While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.
Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected

You can adjust the exposure.
If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium
lamp or mercury lamp
Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn
the PROGRAM AE function off.
– Soft portrait mode
– Sports lesson mode
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Adjusting the exposure manually
You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the
following cases:
•The subject is backlit
•Bright subject and dark background
•To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully
(1) In the standby, recording or memory mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure
indicator appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

1
EXPOSURE
2
To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE again.
Note
When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.
If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode.
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Focusing manually
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:
•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting
– subjects through glass coated with water droplets
– horizontal stripes
– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky
•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the
background
•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
(1) In the standby, recording or memory mode, set FOCUS to MAN. The 9
indicator appears.
(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.
2
1 FOCUS
AUTO
MAN
INFINITY
To return to the autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO.
To record distant subjects

When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on and indicator
appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode.
Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are
trying to shoot a distant object.
To focus precisely
It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-
angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.
When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
9 changes as follows:
when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
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— Advanced Playback Operations —
Playing back a tape with picture effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART,
SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.
In the playback or playback pause mode, select the desired picture effect mode in in
the menu settings (p. 85).
For details of each picture effect function, see page 37.
MANUAL SET
P EFFECT OFF
RETURN NEG. ART
SEP I A
B&W
SOLAR I ZE
Advanced Playback Operations

[MENU] : END
MENU
To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Notes
•You cannot process the picture that is input from other equipment using the picture
effect function.
•To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record
the pictures on the VCR, using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by the picture effect function

Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/
OUT jack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
The picture effect function is automatically canceled.
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Playing back a tape with digital effects
During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,
FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
(1) In the playback/playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH,
LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes.
(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or
LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is stored in memory as a still picture
at the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
For details of each digital effect function, see page 38.
1 2 STILL
DIGITAL EFFECT
STILL
3
To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT again.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.
•To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect, record the pictures
on the VCR, using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/
OUT jack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
The digital effect function is automatically canceled.
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Enlarging images recorded on tapes
– PB ZOOM
You can enlarge still and moving playback pictures. You can also dub the enlarged
pictures to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s.
(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.
The image is enlarged, and R r T t appears on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
(2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
R : The image moves downward
r : The image moves upward
t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial to upward.)
T : The image moves rightward (Turn the dial to downward.)

1 2 PB ZOOM
PB ZOOM
[EXEC] :
3 PB ZOOM
[EXEC] :
To cancel the PB ZOOM function

Press PB ZOOM again.
Note
You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your
camcorder.
The following functions do not work in the PB ZOOM function:

– Digital effect
While displaying the menu settings or title

The PB ZOOM function does not work .
The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you operate the following
functions:
– Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
– Stop playback
– Display the menu settings
– Display the title
Pictures in the PB ZOOM

Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.
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Quickly locating a scene using the zero
set memory function
Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene
having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. You can do this with the Remote Commander.
(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape
counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.
(3) Press x when you want to stop playback.
(4) Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stops
automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO
SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.
(5) Press N. Playback starts.
m ZERO SET MEMORY
N DISPLAY
Notes
• When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory
function will be canceled.
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.
• The zero set memory function may not work when there is a blank portion between
pictures on a tape.
The zero set memory functions also in the recording standby mode
When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY at
the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to the insert start point, and
start recording. Recording stops automatically at the tape counter zero point. Your
camcorder returns to the standby mode.
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Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title – Title search
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of
recorded tape by title (Title search). Use the Remote Commander for this
operation.

(2) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 85). Factory setting is
ON.
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE
SEARCH indicator appears.
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN
t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that
you selected.
3 SEARCH
TITLE SEARCH
1
2
HELLO!
CONGRATULATIONS!
MODE 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4 PRESENT
5 GOOD MORNING
6 WEDDING
4 . >
TITLE SEARCH
3
4
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PRESENT
5 GOOD MORNING
6 WEDDING
7 NIGHT
8 BASEBALL
To stop searching
Press x.
If you use a tape without cassette memory

You cannot superimpose or search a title.
In the mark
•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The title search function may not work correctly.
To superimpose a title
See page 77.
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Searching a recording by date
– Date search
You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start
playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for
convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each
recording date.
Searching for the date by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 124).

ON.
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE
t no indicator
(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected
date.
3 SEARCH
DATE SEARCH
1
2
SEP / 5 / 00
SEP / 6 / 00
MODE 3 DEC / 24 / 00
4 JAN / 1 / 01
5 FEB / 11 / 01
6 APR / 29 / 01
4 . >
DATE SEARCH
1
2
SEP / 5 / 00
SEP / 6 / 00
3 DEC / 24 / 00
4 JAN / 1 / 01
5 FEB / 11 / 01
6 APR / 29 / 01
To stop searching
Press x.
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Searching a recording by date – Date search
Note
If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find
the point where the recording date changes.
In the mark
•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

The date search function may not work correctly.
Cassette memory
The tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data. If you search the date

among seven or more data, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory”
below.
Searching for the date without using cassette memory

(2) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 85).
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator
(4) Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press
> on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder
automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time
you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.
To stop searching
Press x.
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Searching for a photo – Photo search/
Photo scan
You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search).
You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five
seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote
Commander for these operations.
Use this function to check or edit still pictures.
Searching for a photo by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 124).

ON.
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the
PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.
t no indicator
(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date
that you selected.
3 SEARCH
PHOTO SEARCH
1
2
SEP / 5 / 00
SEP / 6 / 00
1 7 : 30
8 : 50
MODE 3 DEC / 24 / 00 1 0 : 30
4 JAN / 1 / 01 23 : 25
5 FEB / 11 / 01 1 6 : 11
6 APR / 29 / 01 1 3 : 45
4 . >
PHOTO SEARCH
1
2
SEP / 5 / 00
SEP / 6 / 00
1 7 : 30
8 : 50
3 DEC / 24 / 00 1 0 : 30
4 JAN / 1 / 01 23 : 25
5 FEB / 11 / 01 1 6 : 11
6 APR / 29 / 01 1 3 : 45
To stop searching
Press x.
In the mark
• The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
• The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

The photo search function may not work correctly.
The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory
The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more
using the scanning photo function.
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Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan
Searching for a photo without using cassette memory

(2) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 85).
PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator
(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.
Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or
next photo.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.

To stop searching
Press x.
Scanning photo
PHOTO SCAN indicator appears.
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander.
Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.
2 SEARCH
MODE PHOTO 00
SCAN
1
VCR
OFF(CHG)
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY
To stop scanning
Press x.
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— Editing —
Dubbing a tape
Using the A/V connecting cable
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with
your camcorder.
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.
Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
S VIDEO
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO AUDIO
: Signal flow
When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Before a dubbing
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (Default setting is LCD.)
Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen

If they are displayed, press the following buttons not to record the indicators on the
dubbed tape:
• The DISPLAY button
• The DATA CODE button
• The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander
You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC,
Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8
If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.
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Dubbing a tape
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and
the VCR.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT
and to DV IN of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio
signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the
titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory.
Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with
the input selector.
Editing
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording.
Set the input selector to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR.
DV S VIDEO LANC
DV IN/OUT
(not supplied) DV IN
: Signal flow

Press x on both your camcorder and the connected DV product.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
The following functions do not work during digital editing:

– Digital effect
– PB ZOOM
– Picture effect
If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the
other video equipment, the picture may jitter.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital
program editing
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating
the VCR.
Scenes can be selected by frame.
Unwanted scene Unwanted scene
Switch the order
Before operating the digital program editing

Step 1 Connecting the VCR. (p. 54, 55)
Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation. (p. 57,60)
Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR. (p. 62)
When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.
Using the digital program editing function

Operation 1 Making the program. (p. 64)
Operation 2 Performing a digital program editing (dubbing a tape). (p. 65)
Step 1: Connecting the VCR

Connect your camcorder and the VCR as shown on pages 54, 55.
You can connect both an AV cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation

- Using the infrared rays emitter
To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on
the VCR.
When you connect using an AV connecting cable, follow the procedures below.
Set the IR SETUP code

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/
VTR.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Editing
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.
(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.
(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR
(P.58), then press the dial.
3 MENU
4 OTHERS
6-9
BEEP MELODY
COMMANDER
D I SPL AY
V I DEO ED I T
ED I TSET
OTHERS OTHERS
ED I TSET ED I TSET
CONTROL IR CONTROL IR
ADJ TEST i . L I NK ADJ TEST
[MENU] : END CUT - I N CUT - I N
CUT -OUT CUT -OUT
I R SETUP I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
I R TEST I R TEST
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
5 OTHERS
ED I TSET OTHERS OTHERS
CONTROL IR ED I TSET ED I TSET
ADJ TEST CONTROL CONTROL
CUT - I N ADJ TEST ADJ TEST
CUT -OUT CUT - I N CUT - I N
I R SETUP CUT -OUT CUT -OUT
PAUSEMODE I R SETUP 1 I R SETUP 3
I R TEST PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
RETURN I R TEST I R TEST
[MENU] : END RETURN RETURN
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About the IR SETUP code

The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the
correct code, depending on your VCR. Code number 1 is preset at the factory.
Brand Remote control mode Brand Remote control mode

Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Multitech 23, 80, 32
Admiral (M. Wards) 89 NEC 21, 33, 35
Aiwa 80 Olympic 77, 78
Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77, 96
Bell&Howell (M. Wards) Pentax 42, 08
36 Philco 78, 77
Brocsonic 70, 82 Philips 83, 78, 77
Canon 77, 78, 97 Pioneer 78
Citizen 47 Quasar 78, 77, 16, 17
Craig 73, 47 RCA/PROSCAN 08, 42, 16, 77, 83, 07, 40, 41, 78*
Curtis Mathis 08, 80, 77 Realistic 77, 36
Daewoo 26, 40, 77 Sansui 21
DBX 21, 33, 35 Singer 73
Dimensia 08 Samsung 94, 41, 32, 32*, 94*, 24*
Emerson 26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81 Sanyo 36, 37
Fisher 36, 45, 37, 44 Scott 40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24
Funai 80 Sharp 89, 88
General Electric 87, 08, 77, 32*, 94* Shintom 73
Goldstar 47 Signature 2000 (M. Wards)
Hitachi 78, 08, 42 80, 89
Instant Repley 77, 78 Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80
JC Penny 77, 42, 08, 36, 21, 33, 35 Symphonic 80
JVC 21, 12, 13, 14, 33, 35 Tashiro 47
Kenwood 21, 33, 47, 35 Tatung 21, 33, 35
LXI (Sears) 80, 47, 42, 44, 45, 36, 37 Teac 21, 33, 80, 35
Magnavox 83, 78, 77 Technics 77, 78
Marantz 21, 33, 35 Toshiba 40, 07
Marta 47 Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47
Memorex 77, 37 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35
Minolta 42, 08 Zenith 95
Mitsubishi/MGA 28, 22, 23, 24
* TV/VCR component
Note on remote control mode

You cannot do the assemble editing with some VCRs (for recording) if the remote
control mode does not correspond to this VCR (for playing).
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Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause
on the VCR, then press the dial.
The correct button depends on your VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Editing
1 OTHERS
ED I TSET
CONTROL
2 OTHERS
ED I TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST ADJ TEST
CUT - I N CUT - I N
CUT -OUT CUT -OUT
I R SETUP I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSE PAUSEMODE PAUSE
I R TEST REC I R TEST
RETURN PB RETURN
The buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR

The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:
• Select playback pause if the button to cancel recording pause is X.
• Select recording if the button to cancel recording pause is z.
• Select playback if the button to cancel recording pause is N.
Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other

Locate the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor
of the VCR.
Set the devices about 11 7/8 in. (30 cm) apart, and remove any obstacles between the
devices.
VCR
Remote sensor
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Confirming the VCR operation

(1) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
2 OTHERS
ED I TSET
CONTROL
3 OTHERS
ED I TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST ADJ TEST
CUT - I N CUT - I N
CUT -OUT CUT -OUT
I R SETUP I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
I R TEST RETURN I R TEST COMPLETE
RETURN EXECUTE RETURN
When the VCR does not operate correctly

•After checking the code in "About the IR SETUP code", set the "IR SETUP" or the
"PAUSEMODE" again.
•Place your camcorder at least 11 7/8 in. (30 cm) away from the VCR.
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Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation

- Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the
procedures below.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder .

(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV
input.
When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to
VCR/VTR.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
Editing
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.
3 MENU
6,7
5 OTHERS
BEEP
COMMANDER
MELODY
OTHERS
ED I TSET
CONTROL IR
OTHERS
ED I TSET
CONTROL IR
D I SPL AY ADJ TEST ADJ TEST i . L I NK
V I DEO ED I T CUT - I N CUT - I N
ED I TSET CUT -OUT CUT -OUT
I R SETUP I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
I R TEST I R TEST
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END [MENU] : END
OTHERS OTHERS OTHERS

ED I TSET ED I TSET ED I TSET
CONTROL IR CONTROL IR CONTROL i . L I NK
ADJ TEST ADJ TEST i . L I NK ADJ TEST
CUT - I N CUT - I N CUT - I N
CUT -OUT CUT -OUT CUT -OUT
I R SETUP I R SETUP I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
I R TEST I R TEST I R TEST
RETURN RETURN RETURN
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Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR

You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR.
Have a pen and paper ready for notes.
(1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set
to recording pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, the above procedure is not necessary.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.
IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the
numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(5) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing
numerical value of each OUT.
(6) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN, and the
average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.
(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,
then press the dial.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.
(10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN, then press the dial.
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7
OTHERS OTHERS
ED I TSET ED I TSET
CONTROL CONTROL
3,4 OTHERS
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
0
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE
0
ED I TSET PAUSEMODE
I R TEST I R TEST
CONTROL
RETURN RETURN
ADJ TEST RETURN [MENU] : END
CUT - I N EXECUTE [MENU] : END
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE
Editing
I R TEST
RETUN
OTHERS
[MENU] : END
ED I TSET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST EXECUT I NG
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT No .2
9
I R SETUP IN
PAUSEMODE +215
I R TEST
RETUN OTHERS
[MENU] : OTHERS
END OTHERS
ED I TSET ED I TSET
ED I TSET CONTROL
CONTROL CONTROL
ADJ TEST ADJ TEST
ADJ TEST COMPLETE CUT - I N
CUT - I N CUT - I N
CUT -OUT 0 CUT -OUT 0
CUT -OUT I R SETUP
I R SETUP I R SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE
PAUSEMODE I R TEST
I R TEST I R TEST
RETURN RETURN
RETURN [MENU] : END
Notes
•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the
tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before starting
the recording.
•You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.
•When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to
operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.
Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder .
•When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with DIGITAL I/O/
(LANC).
If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital
form for high-quality editing.
When the operations of the VCR do not work with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable)
Keep the i.LINK connection, and select IR.
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Operation 1: Making the Program

(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for
recording into the VCR.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.
(5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback (p. 27).
(6) Press MARK on the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only), or the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
(7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback.
(8) Press MARK on the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only), or the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program
mark changes to light blue.
(9) Repeat steps 5 to 8, then set PROGRAM.
When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.
You can set maximum of 20 programs.
5,7 STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE
4
OTHERS V I DEO ED I T 0:32:30:14
BEEP MARK 1 IN
COMMANDER UNDO
D I SPL AY ERASE ALL
V I DEO ED I T READY START
ED I TSET
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE 0
6,8,9
V I DEO ED I T 0:08:55:06 V I DEO ED I T 0:09:07:06 V I DEO ED I T 0:10:01:23
MARK 1 OUT MARK 2 IN MARK 4 IN
UNDO UNDO UNDO
ERASE ALL ERASE ALL ERASE ALL
START START START
TOTAL 0:00:00:00 TOTAL 0:00:12:13 TOTAL 0:00:47:12

SCENE 0 SCENE 1 SCENE 3
Erasing the program you have set

Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is cancelled.
To cancel erasing
Select RETURN in step 2, then press the dial.
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Erasing all programs

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.
All the program marks flash, then the settings are cancelled.
To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step 2, then press the dial.
To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.
The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.
Editing
If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape
The total time code may not be displayed correctly.
Operation 2: Performing a digital program editing (Dubbing a tape)

Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording
pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) the following procedure is
not necessary.
When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR.
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then
press the dial.
Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.
The program mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appears
during edit on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.
When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
To stop dubbing
Press x using the video operation buttons.
To end the program editing function

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to
VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
Press MENU to end the program editing function.
You cannot record on the VCR when:

•The cassette is not inserted.
•The tape has run out.
•The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
•The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.)
•The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (When IR is selected.)(see page 59)
NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:

•The program to operate the digital program editing has not made.
•i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.
•The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK). 65
Using with analog video unit and PC –
Signal convert function
You can convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder
connected to a PC and analog video unit.
Analog video signals t Digital video signals

You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which
has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.

(2) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
(3) Set A/V t DV OUT in to ON in the menu settings.
(4) Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which
you want to start capturing images.
(5) Start capturing procedures on your PC. The operation procedures depend on
your PC and the software which you use.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of PC and
software.
VCR
DV IN/OUT
IN
i. LINK
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
After capturing images and sound

Stop capturing procedures on your PC, and stop the playback on the analog video unit.
Notes
• You need to install software which can exchange video signals.
• Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the PC may not be able to
output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video
signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may
contain noise or incorrect colors.
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Recording video or TV programs
Using the A/V connecting cable
You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/
audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If
you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.
(3) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 85).
(4) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
then immediately press X on your camcorder.
(5) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select
a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears
(6) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
Editing
from.
4 REC
PAUSE
S VIDEO
OUT AUDIO/VIDEO
TV
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
: Signal flow

Using the Remote Commander

In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in
step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
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Note
When the picture from the VCR or TV does not appear on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder, check if the A/V connecting cable is connected to the output jack for
playback.
If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.

connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S (S1) video jacks of both your camcorder
and the VCR.
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Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT
and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and
audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,
and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your comcorder.
(3) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 76).
(4) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
then immediately press X on your camcorder.
(5) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(6) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
Editing
from.
4 REC
PAUSE
DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow


In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in
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You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
When you dub a picture in digital form

The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed
picture.
If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your
camcorder, the picture may jitter.
Before recording
Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The
DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.
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Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing
You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by
specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this
operation. Connections are the same as on page 67 or 69.
Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
[a]
[A]
[b] [c]
[B]
Editing
[C]
[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed

[B]: A tape before editing
[C]: A tape after editing
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your comcorder.

(2) On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press
X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.
(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.
Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode.
(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET
MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in
memory. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”
(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press
z REC and the button on its right simultaneously.
(6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder
to start inserting the new scene.
Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your
camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode.
5
REC
4 ZERO SET
0:00:00
MEMORY ZERO SET

MEMORY
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Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing
To change the insert end point

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator and begin from step 3.

In step 5, press zREC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in
Note
The picture and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points
will be erased when you insert the new scene.
If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder (including other
DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20)
The picture and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a
tape recorded with your camcorder.
When the inserted picture is played back

The picture and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion. This is not a
malfunction.
The picture and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP
mode.
To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip steps 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.
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Audio dubbing
You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting
audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add
sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original
sound will not be erased.
Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack
Editing
MIC
(PLUG IN
POWER)
: Signal flow
Microphone (not supplied)
You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
to a TV.
The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using the TV or
headphones.
Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe
Intelligent Accessory Shoe

Microphone (not supplied)
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Audio dubbing
Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
Audio equipment
LINE OUT
L R
AUDIO L AUDIO R
AUDIO/
VIDEO
Do not connect the

: Signal flow video (yellow) plug.
Dubbing with the built-in microphone

No connection is necessary.
Notes
•When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack, you can check the recorded picture on
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and can check the recorded sound by using a
speaker or headphones.
•When dubbing with the built-in microphone or an external one, you can check the
recorded picture on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the screen of equipment
connected with the S VIDEO jack, and can check the recorded sound by using
headphones.
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Audio dubbing
Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape

(1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N on the Remote Commander.
Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your
camcorder to the playback pause mode.
(4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green X indicator
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(5) Press X on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander and start playing
back the audio you want to record at the same time.
The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback.
(6) Press x at the point where you want to stop recording.
Editing
AUDIO DUB
Monitoring the new recorded sound

To play back the sound
Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by
selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 85).
VCR SET
H i F i SOUND
AUD I O M I X
A / V DV OUT ST1 ST2
RETURN
[MENU] : END
Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack,
the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only. The default setting
is original sound only.
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Audio dubbing
Notes
• New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz,
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 89).
• New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.
• You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack.
If you make all the connections

The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order.
• MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
• Intelligent accessory shoe
• AUDIO/VIDEO jack
• Built-in microphone
If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) is connected to your

camcorder
You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.
To add new sound more precisely

Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to
stop recording later in the playback mode.
Carry out steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET
MEMORY was pressed.
We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder
If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including
DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20), the sound quality may become worse.
If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.
On blank portions
You cannot add an audio.
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Superimposing a title
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while
recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed
for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 81).
You can also select the color, size and

position of titles.
VACATION
(1) In the standby, recording, playback or playback pause mode, press TITLE to
display the title menu.
Editing
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.
The title is flashing.
(4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the COLOR, SIZE or POSITION,
then press the dial. The item appears.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the
dial.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.
In the recording, playback or playback pause mode:
The “TITLE SAVE” indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the
title is set.
In the standby mode:
The “TITLE” indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to start
recording, “TITLE SAVE” appears on the screen for five seconds and the title
is set.
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1 TITLE
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
[T I TLE] : END
2 PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING WEDDING
VACATION VACATION
THE END THE END
RETURN
[T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END
3 PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
TITLE
OUR SWEET BABY VACATION

WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
RETURN
[T I TLE] : END [EXEC] : SAVE [T I TLE] : END
4 SIZE
SIZE
SMALL
LARGE
TITLE
VACATION
VACATION
[EXEC] : SAVE [T I TLE] : END
If you set the write-protect tab to lock

You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write
protection.
To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.
If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on the portion.
If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts
The title may not be displayed correctly.
The titles superimposed with your camcorder

•They are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with index titler
function.
•The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when
searching a recording with other video equipment.
If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full. In this case,
delete data you do not need.
Not to display titles

Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 85).
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Title setting
•The title color changes as follows:
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE
•The title size changes as follows:
SMALL y LARGE
You cannot input more than 13 characters or more for a LARGE size.
•If you select the title size “SMALL,” you have nine choices for the title position.
If you select the title size “LARGE,” you have eight choices for the title position.
One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if one title consists of five characters
However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, one
cassette can have only up to about 11 titles with five characters each.
Cassette memory capacity is as follows:
•6 date data (maximum)
•12 photo data (maximum)
Editing
•1 cassette label (maximum)
If the “ FULL” mark appears

The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.
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Erasing a title
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial.
Title erase display appears.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press
the dial.
“ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.
(6) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial to select ERASE, then press the dial.
2 MENU 3,4
CM SET CM SET
CM SEARCH CM SEARCH
T I TLEERASE T I TLEERASE
T I TLE DSPL T I TLE DSPL
TAPE T I TLE TAPE T I TLE
ERASE ALL ERASE ALL
RETURN
5,6
MENU T I TLE ERASE
1 HELLO ! 4 PRESENT
2 CONGRATULAT I ONS !
3 HAPPY NEW YEAR ! ERASE OK ? RETURN
4 PRESENT ERASE
5 GOOD MORN I NG
6 WEDD I NG
To cancel erasing a title

Select RETURN in step 6.
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Making your own titles
You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can
have up to 20 characters.
(1) Press TITLE in the standby or VCR mode.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second
line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
dial.
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the
title.
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
Editing
[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.
(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.
1 2 TITLE SET
CUSTOM1
CUSTOM2
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1
CUSTOM2
TITLE RETURN
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
3 TITLE SET
CUSTOM1
CUSTOM2
RETURN
TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
[T I TLE] : END
4 1 TITLE SET
–––––––––––––––––––– 2 TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––
6 [T I TLE] : END [T I TLE] : END
3 TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––
4 TITLE SET
S–––––––––––––––––––
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Making your own titles
To change a title you have stored

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change,
then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then
press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as
desired.
If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a
cassette is in your camcorder
The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in
memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, then
proceed from step 1.
We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that
your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.
To delete the title

Select [C]. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Select [ ], then select the blank part.
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Labeling a cassette
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can
consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert
the labelled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed for about five
seconds.
(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE TITLE, then press the dial. Tape
title display appears.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
Editing
dial.
(8) Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you finish the label.
(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial.
The label is stored in memory.
6-8
4,5 CM SET
CM SEARCH
T I TLEERASE
T I TLE DSPL
TAPE T I TLE
ERASE ALL
CM SET
CM SEARCH
T I TLEERASE
[MENU] T: END
I TLE DSPL [MENU] : END [MENU] : END
TAPE T I TLE
ERASE ALL
TAPE T I TLE
M
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
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Labeling a cassette
To erase a character
In step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last
character is erased.
To change the label you have made

Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.
If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.
If the mark appears in step 5

The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.
If you have superimposed titles in the cassette

When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.
When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces

The cassette memory is full.
The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.
To enter a space
Select [ ], then select the blank part.
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— Customizing Your Camcorder —
Changing the menu settings

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The factory settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,
then the menu item and then the mode.
(1) In the standby, memory or VCR mode, press MENU.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to
set.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to
set.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial
to set.
(5) If you want to change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then
repeat steps 2 to 4.
For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 86).
1 2 MANUAL SET
Customizing Your Camcorder

CAMERA VCR P EFFECT
WHT BAL
OTHERS
MANUAL SET MANUAL SET WORLD TIME
MENU P EFFECT P EFFECT BEEP
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END OTHERS

WORLD TIME 0 HR
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
MEMORY REC LAMP
RETURN
MANUAL SET
3
WHT BAL
OTHERS
WORLD TIME 0 HR
BEEP
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
[MENU] : END COMMANDER ON
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
RETURN
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER ON
DISPLAY OFF
REC LAMP
RETURN
4 OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER ON
DISPLAY OFF
REC LAMP
RETURN
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER OFF
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
RETURN
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To make the menu display disappear

Press MENU.
Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

MANUAL SET
CAMERA SET
VCR SET
LCD/VF SET
MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
CM SET
TAPE SET
SETUP MENU
OTHERS
Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.
Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.

POWER
Icon/item Mode Meaning switch
P EFFECT To add special effects like those in films or on CAMERA
the TV to images (p. 37). VCR
WHT BAL To adjust the white balance (p. 33). CAMERA
MEMORY
AUTO SHTR z ON To automatically activate the electronic shutter CAMERA
when shooting in bright conditions.
OFF To not automatically activate the electronic
shutter even when shooting in bright conditions.
D ZOOM z OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom CAMERA
is carried out.
20× To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to
20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 20).
120× To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to
120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 20).
16:9WIDE z OFF — CAMERA
ON To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 34).
STEADYSHOT z ON To compensate for camera-shake. CAMERA
OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural
pictures are produced when shooting a
stationary object with a tripod.
N.S. LIGHT z ON To use the NightShot Light function (p. 22). CAMERA
OFF To cancel the NightShot Light function. MEMORY
Notes on the SteadyShot function

•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
•Attachment of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot
function.
If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive
compensation for camera-shake.
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POWER
HiFi SOUND z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track VCR
tape with main and sub sound (p. 125).
1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or
a dual sound tape with main sound.
2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound
or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.
AUDIO MIX To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and VCR
stereo 2 (p. 75).
ST1 ST2
A/VtDV OUT z OFF To output digital images and sound in analog VCR
format using your camcorder.
ON To output analog images and sound in digital
format using your camcorder.

LCD B. L. z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. VCR
BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. CAMERA
MEMORY
LCD COLOR To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn and VCR
press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. CAMERA
MEMORY
To get low- To get high-
intensity intensity
VF B.L. z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to VCR
normal. CAMERA
BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen. MEMORY
Notes on LCD B.L.

•When you select “BRIGHT”, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during
recording.
•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically
selected.
Notes on VF B.L.
When you select “BRIGHT”, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during
recording.
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POWER
*1)
CONTINUOUS z OFF Not to record continuously. MEMORY
ON*2) To record pictures continuously (p. 102).
MULTI SCRN To record nine still picutures continuously (p. 102).
QUALITY z SUPER FINE*2) To record still pictures in the super fine image VCR
quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” (p. 96). MEMORY
FINE To record still pictures in the fine image quality
mode, using the “Memory Stick” (p. 96).
STANDARD To record still pictures in the standard image
quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” (p. 96).
IMAGE SIZE*2) z 1152×864 To record still pictures with 1152×864 size MEMORY
(p. 98).
640×480 To record still pictures with 640×480 size (p. 98).
PRINT MARK ON To write a print mark on the recorded still VCR
images you want to print out later. MEMORY
z OFF To erase print marks on still pictures.
PROTECT ON To protect selected still pictures against VCR
accidental erasure (p. 120). MEMORY
z OFF Not to protect still pictures.
SLIDE SHOW To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 119). MEMORY
DELETE ALL To delete all the unprotected images (p. 122). MEMORY
FORMAT z RETURN To cancel formatting. MEMORY
OK To format an inserted “Memory Stick.” 1. Select
FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial. 2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial to select OK, then press the dial. 3. After
“EXECUTE” appears, press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial. “FORMATTING” flashes during
formatting. “COMPLETE” appears when
formatting is finished.
PHOTO SAVE To duplicate mini DV still pictures on “Memory VCR
Stick”(p. 111).
*1)
*2)
DCR-TRV20 only
Note on IMAGE SIZE (DCR-TRV20 only):

When you set CONTINUOUS to MULTI SCRN or you set the POWER switch to VCR,
IMAGE SIZE is automatically set to 640×480.
Notes on formatting
• Supplied “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this
camcorder is not required.
• Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows
“FORMATTING. “
• You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”
is set to LOCK.
• Format again if the message “ “ appears.
Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”

Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.
• Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick.”
88 • Formatting erases the protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”
POWER
CM SEARCH z ON To search using cassette memory (p. 49). VCR
OFF To search without using cassette memory.
TITLEERASE To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 80). VCR
CAMERA
TITLE DSPL z ON To display the title you have superimposed. VCR
OFF Not to display the title.
TAPE TITLE To label a cassette (p. 83). VCR
CAMERA
ERASE ALL To erase all the data in cassette memory. VCR
CAMERA
REC MODE z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. VCR
LP To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the CAMERA
SP mode.

AUDIO MODE z 12BIT To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo VCR
sounds). CAMERA
16BIT To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo
sound with high quality).
Notes on the LP mode

•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or
VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.
•When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master
mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
•You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode
for the tape to be audio dubbed.
•When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in
the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be
written properly between scenes.
Notes on AUDIO MODE

•You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.
•When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance
in AUDIO MIX.
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POWER
qREMAIN z AUTO To display the remaining tape bar: VCR
• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is CAMERA
turned on and calculates the remaining
amount of tape.
• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted
and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape.
• for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in
VCR mode.
• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed
to display the screen indicators.
• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding
or picture search in the VCR mode.
ON To always display the remaining tape indicator.
DATA CODE z DATE/CAM To display date, time and various settings VCR
during playback.
DATE To display date and time during playback.
CLOCK SET To reset the date or time (p. 92). CAMERA
MEMORY
AUTO TV ON z OFF — VCR
ON To automatically turn on a Sony TV when using CAMERA
the laser link function (P. 29). MEMORY
TV INPUT z VIDEO1 To switch the video input on a Sony TV when VCR

VIDEO2 using the laser function (P. 29). CAMERA
VIDEO3 MEMORY
OFF —
LTR SIZE z NORMAL To display selected menu items in normal size. VCR
CAMERA
2× To display selected menu items at twice the
MEMORY
normal size.
DEMO MODE z ON To make the demonstration appear. CAMERA
OFF To cancel the demonstration mode.
Notes on DEMO MODE

•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts
about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
cassette inserted.
Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
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POWER
WORLD TIME To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ CAMERA
PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The MEMORY
clock changes by the time difference you set
here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock
returns to the originally set time.
BEEP z MELODY To output the melody when you start/stop VCR
recording or when an unusual condition occurs CAMERA
on your camcorder. MEMORY
NORMAL To output the beep instead of the melody.
OFF To cancel the melody and beep sound.
COMMANDER z ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied VCR
with your camcorder. CAMERA
OFF To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid MEMORY
remote control misoperation caused by other
VCR’s remote control.

DISPLAY z LCD To show the display on the LCD screen and in VCR
the viewfinder. CAMERA
V-OUT/LCD To show the display on the TV screen, LCD MEMORY
screen and in the viewfinder.
REC LAMP z ON To light up the camera recording lamp at the CAMERA
front of your camcorder. MEMORY
OFF To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the person is not aware of the recording.
VIDEO EDIT To make program and perform video editing VCR
(p. 64).
EDIT SET To adjust and set the synchronicity of your VCR
camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set
mode.
Note
If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the
picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your
camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.
When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the
camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set
REC LAMP to OFF.
In more than five minutes after removing the power source

The “AUDIO MIX”, “COMMANDER”, “HiFi SOUND”, and “WHT BAL” items are
returned to their factory settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.
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Resetting the date and time
The clock is set at the factory to East Coast Standard time for the models sold in the
United States, and to Japan, Hong Kong, New York or Panama time for other models.
If you do not use your camcorder for about six months, the date and time settings may
be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your
camcorder will have been discharged (p. 139).
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and
pressing the dial.
(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by
the time signal. The clock starts to move.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
1, MENU
2 3
7
MANUAL SET SETUP MENU SETUP MENU
P EFFECT CLOCK SET JAN 1 2000 CLOCK SET
WHT BAL AUTO TV ON 12: 00: 00 A M AUTO TV ON
AUTO SHTR TV INPUT TV INPUT 2000 JAN 1
LTR SIZE LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE DEMO MODE
RETURN RETURN
12 00 AM
6
4
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET CLOCK SET JUL 4 2000
AUTO TV ON AUTO TV ON 5: 30: 00 P M
TV INPUT 2000 JUL 4 TV INPUT
LTR SIZE LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE DEMO MODE
RETURN RETURN
5 30 PM
2000 JAN 1 2000 JAN 1
12 00 AM 12 00 AM
The year changes as follows:

1995 y 2000 T · · · · t 2079
If you do not set the date and time

“– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick” (DCR-
TRV11/TRV20 only).
Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
•12:00 AM stands for midnight.
92 •12:00 PM stands for noon.
— “Memory Stick” Operations —
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

– DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only
You can record and play back still images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your
camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange
image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial
cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder or PC card adaptor for
“Memory Stick” (not supplied).
On file format (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Typical image data file name

100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your
camcorder.
DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.
Using a “Memory Stick”
Terminal
“Memory Stick” Operations

Write-protect tab
Labeling position
•You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick” is set to LOCK.
•We recommend backing up important data.
•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
– If you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off while reading or writing.
– If you use “Memory Stick”s near magnets or magnet fields.
•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts
of the connecting section.
•Stick its label on the labeling position.
•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.
•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.
•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.
•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:
– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun.
– Under direct sunlight.
– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.
•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.
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Formatting the supplied “Memory Stick”

Formatting with this camcorder is not required. The “Memory Stick” has been
formatted in the FAT-format at factory.
“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder

• Sample images are recorded in the “Memory Stick” (p. 107). Note that these images
will be deleted if you format the “Memory Stick.”
• Stick the supplied label on the labeling position to prevent the accidental erasure. As
for the labeling position, see the illustration on the previous page.
“Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer

“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a
guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.
Notes on image data compatibility

• Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the
Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA
(Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your
camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard.
(These models are not sold in some areas.)
• If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it
with this camcorder (p. 88). However, formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Windows is a registered trademark licensed to Microsoft Corporation, registered in
the U.S.A. and other countries.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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Inserting a “Memory Stick”

(1) Slide MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow. The “Memory Stick”
compartment opens.
(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” in as far as it can go with its rounded corner facing
up.
Then, close the “Memory Stick” compartment.
1 2
Access lamp MEMORY OPEN

“Memory Stick” compartment
Ejecting a “Memory Stick”

Open the “Memory Stick” compartment in step 1, press MEMORY RELEASE. The
“Memory Stick” comes out.
MEMORY RELEASE
When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory
Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
95
Selecting image quality mode

You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. Image quality is set to
SUPER FINE mode at the factory.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the left (unlock) position.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press
the dial.
1 3 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS OFF
VCR
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
POW PR I NT MARK
OFF(CHG)
ER
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
CAMERA
DELETE ALL
MEMORY
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
SUPER FINE
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
5 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
STD
SUPER F I NE
F I NE
2 MENU PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
STANDARD
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
Note
In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,
depending on the types of images you are shooting.
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Image quality settings

Setting Meaning
SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.
(DCR-TRV20 only) The number of still images you can record is less than
in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3.
SFN appears on the screen.
FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality
images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. FINE
appears on the screen.
STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is
compressed to about 1/10. STD appears on the screen.
Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality
mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1152×864 or
640×480 image size in the menu settings.)

1152 × 864 image size (DCR-TRV20 only)
Image quality mode Memory capacity
SUPER FINE About 600 KB
FINE About 300 KB
STANDARD About 200 KB
640 × 480 image size

Image quality mode Memory capacity
SUPER FINE About 190 KB
(DCR-TRV20 only)
FINE About 100 KB
STANDARD About 60 KB
Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.
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Selecting the image size

– DCR-TRV20 only
You can select either one of two image sizes: 1152×864 or 640×480. (In VCR mode, you
can select only 640×480.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGE SIZE, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the
dial.
1152 640
1 3 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS OFF
VCR
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
POW PR I NT MARK
OFF(CHG)
ER
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
CAMERA
DELETE ALL
MEMORY
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE 1 1 5 2 8 6 4
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
5 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
640
I MAGE S I ZE 1 1 5 2 8 6 4
2 MENU
PR I NT MARK 6 4 0 480
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
Image size settings

Setting Meaning Indicator
Recording Playback
1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. 1152 SFN 1152
640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images.

640 SFN 640
Note
When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152×864 size are played back on a unit that does
not support that size, the full image may not appear.
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Approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory

Stick”
The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode and
image size you select and the complexity of the subject.
1152×864 image size and SUPER FINE are selected with DCR-TRV20 only.
4MB type (supplied):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864
SUPER FINE (SFN) 20 images 6 images
FINE (FINE) 40 images 12 images
STANDARD (STD) 60 images 18 images
8MB type (not supplied):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864
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Recording still images on “Memory
Stick”s – Memory photo recording
You can record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The green
z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the picture and focus
are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the picture and are fixed.
Recording does not start yet.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a
“Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
VCR
POW
OFF(CHG)
ER
CAMERA
MEMORY
2 1 / 100
CAPTURE
Number of images can be recorded
on the “Memory Stick”
Number of recorded images
PHOTO
PHOTO
100
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo
recording
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:
– Wide TV mode
– Digital zoom
– SteadyShot function
– SUPER NIGHTSHOT
– Fader
– Picture effect
– Digital effect
– Title
– Low lux mode (The indicator flashes.)
– Sports lesson mode (The indicator flashes.)
While you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.

Note
When recording still images at step 2 with the PHOTO button pressed lightly, the image
momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.
When recording in memory mode

The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode.
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recording
Recording images continuously

You can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the two modes described below
before recording.
Continuous mode [a] (DCR-TRV20 only)

When the image size is set to 1152 × 864, you can record up to four pictures
continuously.
When the image size is set to 640 × 480, you can record up to 16 pictures continuously.
The number of recorded photos in continuous mode depends on the capacity of the
“Memory Stick.”
Multi screen mode (Recording image size is 640 × 480) [b]

You can record nine still pictures continuously on a single page.
[a] [b]
While pressing down PHOTO, your camcorder continuously record maximum number
of still pictures depending on the image size.
When you stop pressing, the recording stops.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial.
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recording
VCR
POW
OFF(CHG)
ER
CAMERA
MEMORY
MEMORY SET
2 MENU 3 CONT I NUOUS OFF

QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS OFF
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS OFF
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
ON
I MAGE S I ZE MULT I SCRN

PROTECT PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL DELETE ALL
FORMAT FORMAT
RETURN RETURN
5
MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS ON
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full

” FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still
pictures on this “Memory Stick.”
Continuous shooting settings

Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)
OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)
ON Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals.
(DCR-TRV20 ( )
only)
MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and
displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes. Still
images are recorded in 640 × 480 size. ( )
The number of images in continuous shooting

The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size
and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”
Image size The number of images

640 × 480 up to 16 images
1152 × 864 up to 4 images
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recording
Note on using the video flash light (not supplied)

The video flash light does not work in the continuous or multi screen mode if you
install it to the intelligent accessory shoe.
Self-timer memory photo recording

You can make a memory photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when
you want to record yourself.
(2) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears
(3) Press PHOTO.
automatically.
PHOTO
PHOTO
SELFTIMER
To cancel self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the
Remote Commander.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:
– Self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
To check the picture to be recorded

You can check the picture with pressing the PHOTO button lightly, then press it deeper
to capture.
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Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory
Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX
You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on the top
of the moving picture you are recording.
M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)

You can swap a blue area of a still picture such as an illustration or a frame with a
moving picture.
M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)

You can swap a brighter area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustration or title
with a moving picture. Record a title on a “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for
convenience.
C. CHROM (Camera chromakey)

You can superimpose a moving picture on the top of a still picture such as a picture can
be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of
the moving picture will be swapped with a still picture.
M. OVERLAP (Memory overlap)

You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image.
M. CHROM
Blue
M. LUMI
C. CHROM
Blue
M. OVERLAP
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Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving
picture – MEMORY MIX
Before operation
•Insert a mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder.
•Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode.
The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the
screen as a thumbnail image.
(3) Press MEMORY+/– to select the still picture you want to superimpose.
To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press
MEMORY+.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
The mode changes as follows:
M.CHROM t M.LUMI t C.CHROM t M. OVERLAP
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The still picture is superimposed on the moving picture. Your camcorder
automatically returns to the standby mode.
When M.OVERLAP is selected, no adjustment is necessary.
(7) Press START/STOP to start recording.
VCR
OFF(CHG)
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY
4 M. LUMI
2 MEMORY MIX
M. CHROM
5 M. LUMI I I I ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥
Still picture
6 M. LUMI I ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥
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Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving
picture – MEMORY MIX
Items to be adjusted
M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be
swapped with a moving picture
M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be
swapped with a moving picture
C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be
swapped with a still picture
M. OVERLAP No adjustment necessary
The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
To change the still picture to be superimposed

Do either of the following:
– Press MEMORY+/– before step 6.
– Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial befor step 6, and repeat the procedure form step 4.
To change the mode setting

Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM/M. OVERLAP
Press MEMORY MIX again.
During recording
You cannot change the mode setting.
The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has stored 20 images
– For M.CHROM : 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001 ~ 100-0018
– For C.CHROM : 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019 ~ 100-0020
Sample images
Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are
protected (p. 120).
If a still picture to be superimposed has lots of white areas

The thumbnail image may not be displayed clearly.
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.
Note
When the overlapping still picture has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of
the picture may not be clear.
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Recording an image from a mini DV tape
as a still image
Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it
as a still image on a “Memory Stick”.
Before operation
• Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(2) Press N. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back.
(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the mini DV tape freezes.
“CAPTURE” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording does
not start yet.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a
“Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
2 1
VCR
REW PLAY FF
OFF(CHG)
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY
3 CAPTURE 4
PHOTO PHOTO
Image size of still pictures

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

Never shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory
Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
If “ ” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format
does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”
If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.
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Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image
Sound recorded on a mini DV tape

You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape.
Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes

You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you
are recording a still picture with PHOTO.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
Recording a still image from other equipment

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu
settings.
Set A/V t DV OUT in to OFF in the menu settings.
(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder.
(3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 108.
When recording the image through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
OUT
S VIDEO A/V connecting cable S VIDEO

VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
: Signal flow
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or
the TV.
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Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image
When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack
DV S VIDEO LANC
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
: Signal flow

connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and
the VCR.
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Copying still images from a mini DV tape
– Photo save
Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV
tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.
Before operation
•Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial.
“PHOTO BUTTON” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(5) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the mini DV tape is recorded on a
“Memory Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. “END” is
displayed when copying is completed.

1
VCR
OFF(CHG)
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY
2 MENU 5 PHOTO SAVE 0 : 00 : 00 : 00
4 / 15
PHOTO SAVE 0 : 30 : 00 : 00
8 / 15
SAV I NG END
0 4
PHOTO
3 MEMORY SET
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
PHOTO SAVE
[MENU] : END
4 MEMORY SET
QUAL I TY
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
PHOTO SAVE READY
PHOTO SAVE 0 : 00 : 00 : 00
4 / 15
RETURN
PHOTO BUTTON
[MENU] : END [PHOTO] : START [MENU] : END
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Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save
To stop or end copying

Press MENU.
When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full

“MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying
stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.
Image size of still pictures

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

Never shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a
“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may
occur.
To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape

Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

“NOT READY” appears when you select the item in the menu settings.
When you change “Memory Stick”s in the middle of copying

Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous
“Memory Stick.”
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Viewing a still picture – Memory photo
playback
You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back
six images at a time by selecting the index screen.
Before operation
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
(3) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired still image. To see the previous
image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press MEMORY +.
VCR
POW
OFF(CHG)
ER
CAMERA
MEMORY

2 PLAY 3
To stop memory photo playback

Press MEMORY PLAY again.
To play back recorded images on a TV screen

•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder before operation.
•When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image
quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is
as good as ever.
•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be
output from the TV speakers.
•The message “ NO FILE” appears when no image is recorded on the “Memory
Stick”.
Recording date
When you press DATA CODE, you can see the date of the recording.
You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.
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Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback
Screen indicators during still image playback
Image size
Image number/
640 6 / 100 Total number of recorded images
100-0006 MEMORY PLAY
Print mark
Protect indicator
Data Directory Number, File Number
Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen)

You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when
searching for a particular image.
(2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.
2 INDEX
1
VCR
POW
OFF(CHG)
ER
CAMERA
MEMORY
A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index
screen mode.
MEMORY – : to display the previous six images

MEMORY + : to display the following six images
1 2 3
4 5 6
B mark
100-0006 6 / 100
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Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback
To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)

Press MEMORY +/– to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full
screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.
Note
When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This
indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” These
numbers are different from the data file names.
Files modified with personal computers

These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other
equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either.
To make the display disappear

Press DISPLAY.
Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer

The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you

use the application software, “PictureGear 4.1Lite” supplied with your camcorder, you
can see images recorded on the “Memory Stick” on a computer screen. Use the PC serial
cable supplied with your camcorder for this operation.
You can playback the images on the “Memory Stick”s on the computer screen only in
the memory mode.
DIGITAL I/O Serial Port

(LANC)
PC serial cable
: Signal flow
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Copying the image recorded on “Memory
Stick”s to mini DV tapes
You can copy still images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a
mini DV tape.
Before operation
•Insert mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder.
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the
desired still image. Set the mini DV tape to playback pause.
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.
The mini DV tape is set to the recording pause mode.
(4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to copy.
(5) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.
(6) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5.
2 BX
3 zX
REC
VCR
OFF(CHG)
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY
4 PLAY
5 PAUSE
z
To stop copying in the middle

Press x.
During copying
You cannot operate the following buttons:
MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY +, MEMORY –
and MEMORY MIX.
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Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to mini DV tapes
Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.
If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode

Memory playback stops.
You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode

You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators
pertinent to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator.
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Enlarging still images recorded on
“Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM
You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”.
Before operation
(1) In the memory playback mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.

The still image is enlarged, and R r T t appears on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
R : The image moves downwards
r : The image moves upwards
t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial to upwards.)
T : The image moves rightward (Turn the dial to downwards.)
1 2 PB ZOOM
PB ZOOM
[EXEC] :
3 PB ZOOM
[EXEC] :
To cancel the play zoom function

Press PB ZOOM again.
Note
You cannot record the images enlarged by the PB ZOOM mode on “Memory Stick”s.
The PB ZOOM function is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed:
– MENU
– MEMORY PLAY
– MEMORY INDEX
In the PB ZOOM mode

The digital effect function does not work.
Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode

Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.
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Playing back images in a continuous loop
– SLIDE SHOW
You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially
when checking recorded images or during a presentation.
Before operation
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.
(5) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” in sequence.
VCR
POW
OFF(CHG)
ER

CAMERA
MEMORY
2 MENU 3 MEMORY SET

CONT I NUOUS OFF
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
[MENU] : END
5 PLAY
4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
SL I DE SHOW
100-0001
640 1 / 100
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW READY
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END [M PLAY] : START [MENU] : END
To stop or end the slide show

Press MENU.
To pause during a slide show

Press MEMORY PLAY.
To start the slide show from a particular image

Select the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 2.
To view the recorded images on TV

Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder before operation.
If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation

The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick,” be sure to follow
the steps again from the beginning.
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Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection
To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.
Before operation
(2) Play back the image you want to protect.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The “-“ mark is
displayed beside the data file name of the protected image.
3,7 MENU 4 MEMORY SET

CONT I NUOUS OFF
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
5 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
10 / 12 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
10 / 12
PROTECT OFF PROTECT ON

SL I DE SHOW SL I DE SHOW OFF
FORMAT FORMAT
RETURN RETURN
6 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
10 / 12
PROTECT ON
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
To cancel image protection

Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Note
Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protected
image data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

You cannot carry out image protection.
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Deleting images
Deleting selected images

Before operation
(2) Play back the image you want to delete (p. 113).
(3) Press MEMORY DELETE with a sharp-pointed object. “DELETE?” appears on
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
2 PLAY 1
VCR
POW
OFF(CHG)
ER

CAMERA
MEMORY
3,4 DELETE
100-0010
640 89 / 100
DELETE DELETE?
[DELETE] : DEL [ — ] : CANCEL
To cancel deleting an image

Press MEMORY – in step 4.
To delete an image displayed on the index screen

Press MEMORY +/– to move the B indicator to the desired image and follow steps 3
and 4.
Notes
•To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.
•Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully
before deleting them.
•You cannot delete images if the write-protect tab on a “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
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Deleting images
Deleting all the images

You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.”
Before operation
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes
to “EXECUTE.”
“DELETING” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When all the
unprotected images are deleted, “COMPLETE” is displayed.
1 3 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS OFF
QUAL I TY
VCR
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
POW PROTECT
OFF(CHG)
ER
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
CAMERA
FORMAT
MEMORY
RETURN
[MENU] : END
4 MEMORY SET MEMORY SET

CONT I NUOUS CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK PR I NT MARK
PROTECT PROTECT
DELETE ALL READY DELETE ALL RETURN
FORMAT FORMAT OK
RETURN RETURN
5 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT PROTECT
DELETE ALL RETURN DELETE ALL RETURN
FORMAT OK FORMAT EXECUTE
RETURN RETURN
2 MENU 6 MEMORY SET

CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT PROTECT
DELETE ALL DELET I NG DELETE ALL COMPLETE
FORMAT FORMAT
RETURN RETURN
To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”

Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
While “DELETING” appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
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Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK
You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing
out still images later.
Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for
specifying the still images to print out.
Before operation
(2) Play back the image to be printed out.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The “ ” mark is
displayed beside the data file name of the image with a print mark.

3,7 MENU 4 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS OFF
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
5 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK OFF
10 / 12 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK ON
10 / 12
PROTECT PROTECT OFF

FORMAT FORMAT
RETURN RETURN
6 MEMORY SET
CONT I NUOUS
QUAL I TY
I MAGE S I ZE
PR I NT MARK ON
10 / 12
PROTECT
SL I DE SHOW
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
RETURN
[MENU] : END
To cancel writing print marks

Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

You cannot write print marks on still images.
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— Additional Information —
Usable cassettes
Selecting cassette types
You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm,
Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC,
Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette.
* There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette
memory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark.
We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory.
The IC memory is mounted on this type of mini DV cassette. Your camcorder can read
and write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory.
The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the
tape. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between the recorded
portions, a title may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work
properly. Not to make any blank portion on the tape, operate the followings.
Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the
next recording if you operate the followings:
– you have ejected the cassette while recording.
– you have played back the tape in the VCR.
– you have used the edit search function.
If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from the
beginning to the end of the tape concerning above.
The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder
without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette
memory function.
mark on the cassette

The memory capacity of tapes marked with is 4KB. Your camcorder can
accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16KB. 16KB tape is marked with
.
This is the Mini DV mark.

This is the Cassette Memory mark.
These are trademarks.
When you play back

Copyright signal
When you play back
Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on tape that has recorded a
copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on
your camcorder.
When you record

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control
signals for copyright protection of software.
“COPY INHIBIT” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if
you try to record such software.
Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.
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Usable cassettes
Audio mode
12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in
stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by
selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played
back.
16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in
high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears
When you play back a dual sound track tape

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set “HiFi
SOUND” to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 85).
Sound from speaker

HiFi SOUND Playing back Playing back a dual
mode a stereo tape sound track tape
Stereo Main sound and
STEREO
sub sound
Additional Information
1 Left sound Main sound
2 Right sound Sub sound
You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.
Notes on the mini DV cassette

When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette
Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause
malfunction of your camcorder.
After using the mini DV cassette

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright
position.
When the cassette memory function does not work

Reinsert a cassette. The gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes may be dirty or
dusty.
Cleaning gold-plated connector

If the gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you may not operate
the function using cassette memory. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cotton-
wool swab, about every 10 times ejection of a cassette. [b]
Do not affix a label

around this border. [b]
[a]
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About i.LINK
The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section
describes the i.LINK standard and its features.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other
data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling
other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy
chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that
this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected
equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the
characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations
and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK
cable (DV cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having
two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment
to be connected.
About the Name “i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,
and is a trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers.
i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum
baud rates are defined:
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each
equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is
“S100”.
When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the
baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.
*What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or
received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits
of data can be sent in one second.
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About i.LINK
i.LINK functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having
DV jacks, see page 55, 69.
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by
SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.
Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software
supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction
manuals for the equipment to be connected.
Required i.LINK Cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).
i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has
worked. See page 134.
In the recording mode
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/STOP does not operate. • The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16)
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 15, 27)
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 138)
The power goes off. • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes.
c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to
CAMERA again. (p. 17)
The image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
is not clear. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 19)
The SteadyShot function does not • STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
work. c Set it to ON. (p. 85)
The autofocusing function does not • FOCUS is set to MAN.
work. c Set it to AUTO. (p. 44)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Adjust to focus manually. (p. 44)
The fader function does not work. • The digital effect function is working.
c Cancel it. (p. 39)
The picture does not appear in the • The LCD panel is open.
viewfinder. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 17)
A vertical band appears when you • The contrast between the subject and background is too
shoot a subject such as lights or a high. Your camcorder is not a malfunction.
candle flame against a dark
background.
A vertical band appears when you • Your camcorder is not a malfunction.
shoot a very bright subject.
Some tiny white spots appear on the • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is
LCD screen or in the viewfinder. activated. This is not a malfunction.
An unknown picture is displayed on • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.
c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 90)
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Troubleshooting

The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.
unnatural colors. c Set it to OFF. (p. 22)
Picture appears too bright, and the • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.
subject does not appear on the LCD c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark
screen or in the viewfinder. place. (p. 22)
The click of the shutter does not • BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.
sound. c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 85)
Black bands appear when you c Set the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF.
record TV or computer screen. (p. 85)
In the playback mode

The tape does not move when a • The POWER switch is not set to VCR.
video control button is pressed. c Set it to VCR. (p. 25)
The playback button does not work. • The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape. (p. 27)
The playback picture is not clear or • The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.
does not appear. c Adjust it. (p. 28)
There are horizontal lines on the • The video head may be dirty.
picture or the playback picture is not c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (not
clear or does not appear. supplied). (p. 138)
No sound or only a low sound is • The volume is turned to minimum.
heard when playing back a tape. c Turn up the volume. (p. 25)
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.
c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 85)
Displaying the recorded date, date • The tape has no cassette memory.
search function does not work. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 50, 124)
• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 85)
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
(p. 50)
The title search function does not • The tape has no cassette memory.
work. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 49, 124)
• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.
• There is no title in the tape.
c Superimpose the titles. (p. 77)
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
(p. 49)
The new sound added to the • AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings.
recorded tape is not heard. c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 85)
The title is not displayed. • TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.
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Troubleshooting
In the recording and playback modes

The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11)
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 14)
The end search function does not •The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape
work. without cassette memory. (p. 24, 27)
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. (p. 24, 27)
The end search function does not • The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.
work correctly.
The battery pack is quickly • The operating temperature is too low.
discharged. • The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack again. (p. 11)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 10)
The battery remaining indicator does • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
not indicate the correct time. cold environment for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 10)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11)
The power goes off although the c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
battery remaining indicator indicates on the battery remaining indicator is correct.
that the battery pack has enough
power to operate.
The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.
the holder. c Connect it firmly. (p. 10, 14)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11)
The % and Z indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred.
functions except for cassette ejection c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
work. least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 138)
indicator does not appear when • The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.
using a tape with cassette memory. c Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 125)
Remaining tape indicator is not • The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.
displayed. c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape
indicator. (p. 85)
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Troubleshooting
When operating using the “Memory Stick”

The “Memory Stick” does not • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.
function. c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 100)
Recording does not function. • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full
capacity.
c Erase unnecessary images and record again. (p. 121)
• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.
c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 95)
• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.
c Format the “Memory Stick” or use another “Memory
Stick. “ (p. 88)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Set the tab to write. (p. 93)
The image cannot be deleted. • The image is protected.
c Cancel image protection. (p. 120)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
You cannot format the “Memory • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
Stick”. LOCK.
Deleting all the images cannot be • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
carried out. LOCK.
You cannot protect the image. • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
• The image to protect is not be played back.
c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 113)
You cannot write a print mark on • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
the still image. LOCK.
• The image to write a print mark is not be played back.
c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 113)
The photo save function does not • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
work. LOCK.
• The battery pack is dead.
c Install a charged battery pack or use the AC power
adaptor
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Troubleshooting
Others
The title is not recorded. • The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 77, 124)
• The cassette memory is full.
c Erase another title. (p. 80)
• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not
visible. (p. 15)
• Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape.
c Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 77)
The cassette label is not recorded. • The tape has no cassette memory.
c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 83, 124)
• The cassette memory is full.
c Erase some titles. (p. 80)
• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not
visible. (p. 15)
While editing using the i.LINK cable • Remove the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), and
(DV connecting cable), recording connect it again.
picture cannot be monitored.
Digital program editing does not • The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.
function. c Check the connection and set the input selector on the
VCR again. (p. 56)
• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other
than Sony.
c Set it to IR. (p. 57)
• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is
attempted.
c Set the PROGRAM again on a recorded portion. (p. 64)
• The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.
c Adjust the synchronicity. (p. 62)
The Remote Commander supplied • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.
with your camcorder does not work. c Set it to ON. (p. 85)
• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
c Remove the obstacle.
• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –
polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.
c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 149)
• The batteries are dead.
c Insert new ones. (p. 149)
The picture from a TV or VCR does • Display is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.
not appear even when your c Set it to LCD. (p. 85)
camcorder is connected to output on
the TV or VCR.
You cannot charge the battery pack. • The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).
c Set it to OFF (CHG).
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Troubleshooting

The melody or beep sounds for five • Moisture condensation has occurred.
seconds. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
While charging the battery pack, no • The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
indicator appears or the indicator c Connect it firmly. (p. 14)
flashes in the display window. • The battery pack is not properly installed.
c Install it properly.
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
No function works though the • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
power is on. remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.
Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open
the LCD panel and press the RESET button beside the
SELFTIMER button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you
press the RESET button, all the settings including the date
and time return to the default.) (p. 146)
When you set the POWER switch to • Your camcorder is not a malfunction.
VCR or OFF (CHG), if you move
your camcorder, you may hear a
clatter sound from inside your
camcorder.
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Self-diagnosis display
Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display
function. LCD screen (or Viewfinder)
This function displays the current condition of
your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of C:21:00
a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the LCD
screen or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is
displayed, check the following code chart. The last
two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending
on the state of your camcorder.
Self-diagnosis display
•C:ss:ss
You can service your camcorder
yourself.
•E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony facility.
Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions

C:04:ss • You are using a battery pack that is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 11)
C:21:ss • Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
C:22:ss • The video heads are dirty.
c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (not
supplied). (p. 139)
C:31:ss • A malfunction other than the above that you can service
C:32:ss has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, operate your camcorder.
E:61:ss • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
E:62:ss c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the
display window, check the following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.
The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow.
Warning indicators
The video heads are dirty

Slow flashing:
•You need to clean the heads using the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 139).
The battery is dead or Moisture condensation has occurred*

nearly dead Fast flashing:
Slow flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your
•The battery is nearly dead. camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour
•The battery is dead (p. 11). with the cassette compartment open
Depending on conditions, (p. 138).
the E indicator may flash,
Warning indicator as to cassette memory
even if there are five to 10
Slow flashing:
minutes remaining.
•No tape with cassette memory is inserted
(p. 124).*
Warning indicator as to
tape
Slow flashing:
•The tape is near the end. Self-diagnosis display (p. 134).
•No tape is inserted (p. 15).* C:21:00 Warning indicator as to “Memory
•The write-protect tab on the Stick” (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
cassette is out (red) (p. 15).* Slow flashing:
Fast flashing: •No “Memory Stick” is inserted (p. 95).*
•The tape has run out (p. 15, Fast flashing:
27).* 100-0001 •The “Memory Stick” is not readable
You need to eject the cassette with your camcorder (p. 93).*
Slow flashing:
•The write-protect tab on the Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”
cassette is out (red) (p. 15).* (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
Fast flashing: Fast flashing:
•Moisture condensation has •Memory Stick is not formatted correctly
occurred (p. 138).* (p. 88).
•The tape has run out (p. 15, 27).* •The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.*
•The self-diagnosis display •Different size of “Memory Stick” is inserted.
function is activated (p. 134).*
Warning indicator as to file

Slow flashing:
•The file is corrupted.
•The file is unreadable.
The still image is protected
* You hear the melody or beep sound. (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
Slow flashing:
•The still image is protected (p. 120).*
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Warning indicators and messages
Warning messages
• CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 92).
• FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 11).
BATTERY ONLY
• CLEANING CASSETTE
The video heads are dirty (p. 139).
• FULL The tape cassette memory is full.
• 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 89).* You cannot dub new
sound.
• REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP (p. 89).* You cannot dub new sound.
• TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape. You cannot dub new
sound.
• “i.LINK” CABLE i.LINK cable is connected (p. 76).* You cannot dub new sound.
• FULL The “Memory Stick“ is full.* (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 103)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick“ is set to LOCK
(p. 93).* (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
• NO FILE No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick“ (p. 113).*
• NO MEMORY STICK
No “Memory Stick“ is inserted (p. 95).
• MEMORY STICK ERROR
The “Memory Stick“ data is corrupted.
• FORMAT ERROR
The "Memory Stick" is not recognized. Check the format (p. 94).
• DIRECTORY ERROR
There is more than two same directions.
• COPY INHIBIT The tape contains copyright control signals for copyright
protection of software (p. 124).*
• TAPE END The tape has reached the end of the tape (p. 27).*
• NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape (p. 15).*
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
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Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if
necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
[a] [b]
Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.
The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD
TIME in the menu settings. See page 85 for more information.
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Maintenance information and
precautions
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may
not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and
the % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is
inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not
appear.
If moisture condensation occurred

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open. Your
camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:
•You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
•You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
•You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.
•You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place.
How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).
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Maintenance information and precautions
Maintenance information
Cleaning the video head
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head
may be dirty when:
•mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
•playback pictures do not move.
•playback pictures do not appear.
•the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another
or the x indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
If the above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the
Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above
problem persists, repeat cleaning.
[a] [b]
or
Cleaning the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD
Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen.
Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in your camcorder

Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain
the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-
lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery,
however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be
completely discharged in about four months if you do not use your camcorder at all.
Even if the vanadium-lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder
operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is
discharged.
Charging the vanadium-lithium battery:

•Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for
more than 24 hours.
•Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder
with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
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Precautions
Camcorder operation
• Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating
instructions.
• If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so
might cause heat to build up inside.
• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD
screen. This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On handling tapes
• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.
• Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with
a soft cloth.
Camcorder care
• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR
sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to
be used for a long time.
• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,
remove them with a soft cloth.
• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
finish.
• Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
AC power adaptor
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.
To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
• Always keep metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
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•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.
•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not place the unit in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
Battery pack
•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.
•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.
•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.
•The battery pack is not resistant to water. Do not wet the battery pack.
•Unless you use the battery pack for a long period, store the battery pack after you
charge it fully and use it completely once a year.
•Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place.
Notes on dry batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:
•Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks.
•Dry batteries are not rechargeable.
•Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
•Do not use different types of batteries.
•Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.
•Do not use leaking batteries.
If batteries are leaking

•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.
•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
•If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a
doctor.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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Specifications
DCR-TRV6/TRV11: LCD screen
Video camera Camera/Memory mode:
recorder 1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in. (42 - 420
Picture
DCR-TRV6:
mm)
System 2.5 inches measured diagonally
DCR-TRV20:
Video recording system 2 × 1 1/2 in. (50.3 × 37.4 mm)
Camera mode:
2 rotary heads DCR-TRV11/TRV20:
1 15/16 - 19 in. (48 - 480 mm)
Helical scanning system 3.5 inches measured diagonally
Memory mode:
Audio recording system 2 7/8 × 2 in. (72.4 × 50.4 mm)
1 5/8 - 15 3/4 in. (40 - 400 mm)
Rotary heads, PCM system Total dot number
Color temperature
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 DCR-TRV6: 200,640 (880 × 228)
Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor
kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits DCR-TRV11: 184,800 (840 × 220)
(3200K), Outdoor (5800K)
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo) DCR-TRV20: 246,400 (1120 ×
Minimum illumination
Video signal 220)
DCR-TRV6/TRV11: 5 lux (F 1.7)
NTSC color, EIA standards DCR-TRV20: 7 lux (F 1.8) General
Usable cassette 0 lux (in the NightShot mode)* Power requirements
Mini DV cassette with the * Objects unable to be seen due 7.2 V (battery pack)
mark printed to the dark can be shot with 8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Tape speed infrared lighting. Average power consumption
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
Input/Output connectors (when using the battery pack)
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
During camera recording using
Recording/playback time S video input/output
LCD
(using cassette DVM60) 4-pin mini DIN
DCR-TRV6: 3.4 W
SP: 1 hour Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
DCR-TRV11: 3.5 W
LP: 1.5 hours ohms, unbalanced
DCR-TRV20: 4.5 W
Fastforward/rewind time Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
Viewfinder
(using cassette DVM60) 75 ohms, unbalanced
DCR-TRV6: 2.5 W
Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds Audio/Video input/output
DCR-TRV11: 2.6 W
Viewfinder AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75
DCR-TRV20: 3.7 W
Electric viewfinder (color) ohms, unbalanced, sync
Operating temperature
Image device negative
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
1/4 type CCD (Charge Coupled 327 mV, (at output impedance
Storage temperature
Device) more than 47 kilohms)
–4 °F to +140 °F
DCR-TRV6/TRV11: Output impedance with less
(–20 °C to +60 °C)
Approx. 680,000 pixels than 2.2 kilohms/Stereo
Dimensions (Approx.)
(Effective: Approx. 340,000 minijack
DCR-TRV6/TRV11:
pixels) (ø 3.5mm)
2 7/8 × 3 3/4 × 6 1/2 in.
DCR-TRV20: Input impedance more than
(71 × 93 × 163 mm) (w/h/d)
Approx. 1,070,000 pixels 47 kilohms
DCR-TRV20:
(Effective (still): 1,000,000 DV input/output
2 7/8 × 3 3/4 × 6 3/4 in.
pixels) 4-pin connector (71 × 93 × 170 mm) (w/h/d)
(Effective (moving): 690,000 Headphone jack Mass (approx.)
pixels) Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) DCR-TRV6: 1 lb 4 oz (580 g)
Lens (LANC) jack (DCR-TRV6) DCR-TRV11: 1 lb 5 oz (620 g)
Carl Zeiss DIGITAL I/O/ (LANC) jack DCR-TRV20: 1 lb 7 oz (680 g)
Combined power zoom lens (DCR-TRV11/TRV20) main unit only
Filter diameter Mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) DCR-TRV6: 1 lb 7 oz (680 g)
DCR-TRV6/TRV11: 1 3/16 in. MIC jack DCR-TRV11: 1 lb 9 oz (720 g)
(30 mm) Minijack, 0.388 mV low DCR-TRV20: 1 lb 11 oz (780 g)
DCR-TRV20: 1 1/2 in. (37 mm) impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, including the battery pack,
10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) output impedance 6.8 kilohms NP-FM50, cassette DVM60, lens
Focal length (ø 3.5 mm) cap and shoulder strap
DCR-TRV6/TRV11: Stereo type Supplied accessories
5/32 - 1 5/16 in. (3.3 - 33 mm)
See page 5.
DCR-TRV20:
3/16 - 1 11/16 in. (4.2 - 42 mm)
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera
142
Specifications
AC power adaptor “Memory Stick”

(DCR-TRV11/TRV20
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
only)
Power consumption
Memory
23 W
Flash memory
Output voltage
4MB: MSA-4A
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
Operating voltage
operating mode
2.7-3.6V
Operating temperature
Power consumption
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Approx. 45mA in the operating
Storage temperature
mode
–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60
Approx. 130µA in the standby
°C)
mode
Dimensions (approx.)
5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.
2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.
(125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d)
(50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
0.14 oz (4 g)
9.8 oz (280 g)
excluding mains lead
Design and specifications are
Cord length (approx.)
subject to change without
Power cord: 6.6 feet (2 m)
notice.
Connecting cord: 5.2 feet (1.6
m)
Battery pack
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
8.5 Wh (1,180 mA)
1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.
(38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
2.7 oz (76 g)
Type
Lithium ion
143
— Quick Reference —
Identifying the parts and controls

Camcorder
3
4
5
7
6
1 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 4 PROGRAM AE button (p. 41)

(p. 19)
5 EXPOSURE button (p. 43)
2 Display window (p. 150)
6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 33, 85)
3 OPEN button (p. 16)
7 Hooks for shoulder strap
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony
video products.
When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you
purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”
mark.
Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder
strap.
144
H P
I Q
K
R
L
S
M
N T
O U
Quick Reference
8 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 24) qg Remote sensor
9 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 73) qh SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 29)
0 Focus ring (p. 44) qj Viewfinder (p. 19)
qa FOCUS switch (p. 44) qk FADER button (p. 35)
qs Camera recording lamp (p. 16) ql VOLUME buttons (p. 25)
qd Microphone w; LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons (p. 18)
qf Infrared rays emitter (p. 22, 29, 59) wa BACK LIGHT button (p. 21)
Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe

•The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video
light or microphone.
•The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the
power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the
accessory for further information.
•The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten
the screw.
•To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the
accessory.
145
ws wk
wl
wd e;
ea
wf
es
ed
ef
wg
eg
wh eh
wj ej
ws DISPLAY button (p. 26) e; MEMORY INDEX button

(DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 114)
wd Speaker
ea MEMORY DELETE button
wf LCD screen (p. 17) (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 121)
wg DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 38, 46) es MEMORY MIX button (p. 106)
wh PB ZOOM button (p. 47, 118) (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
wj RESET button (p. 133) ed END SEARCH button (p. 24)
wk MEMORY +/– buttons ef MENU button (p. 33, 85)

(DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 106, 114) eg DATA CODE button (p. 26)
wl MEMORY PLAY button (p. 113) eh TITLE button (p. 77, 81)
ej SELFTIMER button (p. 23, 31, 104)
146
ek rh
el
r;
ra
rj
rs
rk
rd rl
rf
t;
rg ta
ek Access lamp (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) rh Video control buttons (p. 25)
(p. 95) x STOP (stop)
Quick Reference
m REW (rewind)
el Power zoom lever (p. 20)
N PLAY (playback)
r; PHOTO button (p. 30, 100) M FF (fastforward)
X PAUSE (pause)
ra BATT release button (p. 10) z REC (record)
rs MEMORY OPEN button The control buttons light up when you
(DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 95) set the POWER switch to VCR.
rd LOCK switch (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 rj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 22)

only) (p. 16) rk SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 22)
rf START/STOP button (p. 16) rl MEMORY RELEASE button (p. 95)
rg POWER switch (p. 16) (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
t; Lens Cap (p. 16)
ta Grip strap
Fastening the grip strap
Fasten the grip strap firmly.

147
ts th
td tj
tk
tl
tf
tg y;
ts AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 28, 54, 67) tj DC IN jack (p. 11)

td i (headphones) jack tk DIGITAL I/O (LANC) control jack
When you use headphones, the speaker (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
on your camcorder is silent. (LANC) control jack(DCR-TRV6 only)
tf OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 15) LANC stands for Local Application
Control Bus System. The control jack
tg Tripod receptacle is used for controlling the tape transport
Make sure that the length of the tripod of video equipment and other
screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). peripherals connected to the video
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod equipment. This jack has the same
securely and the screw may damage function as the jack indicated as
your camcorder. CONTROL L or REMOTE.
th DV IN/OUT jack (p. 55, 66, 69) tl MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)
This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of Connect an external microphone
Sony Corporation and indicates that this (not supplied). This jack also accepts
product is in agreement with IEEE 1394- a “plug-in-power” microphone.
1995 specifications and their revisions. y; S VIDEO jack (p. 28, 54, 67)
The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible.
Note on the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine
image.
The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and
Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video camera and
offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function/Factor.

The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the
lens.
148
Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder
function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.
RMT-808 RMT-811
1 9
1 9
2 2 0
qa
4 3 qa
qf 4
qs 5 qs
5
6 qd 6
0 7 qd
8 8 qf
1 PHOTO button (p. 30, 100) 8 AUDIO DUB button (p. 75)
2 DISPLAY button (p. 26) 9 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 48)
3 Memory control buttons (p. 106) 0 DATA CODE button (p. 26)
PLAY/INDEX/+/– button
Quick Reference
qa Transmitter
4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 49, 50, 52) Point toward the remote sensor to
control your camcorder after turning on
5 Video control buttons (p. 25)
your camcorder.
6 REC button (p. 67, 69, 71)
qs START/STOP button (p. 16)
7 MARK button (DCR-TRV11/TRV20
qd Power zoom button (p. 20)
only) (p. 64, 67, 69, 71)
qf ./> buttons (p. 49, 50, 52)
To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to
the + – marks inside the battery compartment.
Notes on the Remote Commander

•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
•Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3
are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control
misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we
recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with
black paper. 149
Operation indicators
M
A
N
B
O
C
P
D
Q
E
F —
1 2 0 min
+
STBY 0:1 2:3 4
1 2 min
R
ST I LL
1 6 : 9W I DE
Z ERO S E T
M E MO R Y S
NEG . ART END wj
SEARCH T
AUTO
G 6 0 AWB Z B
F11 16B I T U
H 100 - 0001
V
I
W
J
K X
L Y
1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 21, 124) qj Tape counter indicator (p. 48)/Time
2 Remaining battery time indicator code indicator (p. 21)/Self-diagnosis
(p. 21) indicator (p. 134)/Tape photo indicator
3 Zoom indicator (p. 20)/Exposure (p. 30)/Memory photo indicator
indicator (p. 43)/Data file name (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 100)/
indicator (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Image number indicator (DCR-TRV11/
(p. 93) TRV20 only) (p. 114)
4 Digital effect indicator (p. 38)/ qk Remaining tape indicator (p. 21)/
MEMORY MIX indicator (DCR-TRV11/ Memory playback indicator
TRV20 only) (p. 105)/FADER indicator (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 114)
(p. 35) ql ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 48)
5 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 34) w; END SEARCH indicator (p. 24)
6 Picture effect indicator (p. 37) wa Audio mode indicator (p. 89)
7 Data code indicator (p. 26) ws Data file name indicator
8 LCD bright indicator (p. 18)/Volume (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 105)/
indicator (p. 25)/Date indicator (p. 21) Time indicator (p. 21)
This indicator appears when the
9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 41) MEMORY MIX functions work.
0 Backlight indicator (p. 21) wd Continuous mode indicator
qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 86) (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 102)
qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 44) wf Video flash ready indicator
qd Recording mode indicator (p. 21, 89) This indicator appears when you use the
qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 16)/Video video flash light (not supplied).
control mode indicator (p. 27)/Image wg Self-timer indicator (p. 23)
size indicator (p. 98)/Image quality wh Remaining battery time indicator
mode indicator (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 (p. 48)/Tape counter (p. 11)/Memory
only) (p. 96) counter (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)/
qg NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 22) Time code indicator (p. 21, 114)
qh Warning indicators (p. 135) wj FULL charge indicator (p. 11)
150
Quick Function Guide
Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)
•In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 22)
•In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 41)
•In dark environments such as sunset, Sunset & moon mode (p. 41)
fireworks, or general night views
•Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 21)
•In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal Spotlight mode (p. 41)
event
•In strong light or reflected light, such as at a Beach & ski mode (p. 41)
beach in midsummer or on a ski slope
Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)

•Smooth transition between scenes FADER (p. 35)
•Taking a still picture TAPE PHOTO (p. 30)/MEMORY
PHOTO (p. 100)
•Digital processing of images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/
DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 38)
•Creating a soft background for subjects Soft portrait mode (p. 41)
•Superimposing a title TITLE (p. 77)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
Quick Reference
(in the recording mode)
•Preventing deterioration of picture quality in D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 85)
digital zoom
•Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 44)
•Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 41)
•Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 41)
Functions to be used in editing (in the recording mode)

•Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Wide mode (p. 34)
•Viewing images using a personal computer “Memory Stick” (p. 93)
Functions to be used after recording (in the playback mode)

•Digital processing of recorded images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 45)/
DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 46)
•Displaying the date/time or various settings Data code (p. 26)
when you recorded
•Quickly locating a desired scene Zero set memory (p. 48)
•Searching for scenes having a title Title search (p. 49)
•Searching for scenes recorded in the photo Photo search (p. 52)
mode
•Scanning scenes recorded in the photo mode Photo scan (p. 53)
•Playing back monaural sound or sub sound HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 85)
•Playing back the picture on a TV without SUPER LASER LINK (p. 29)
connecting cord
•Enlarging still images PB ZOOM(p. 47)/Memory PB
ZOOM (p. 118) (DCR-TRV11/
TRV20 only)
151
Index
A, B I, J, K, L R
AC power adaptor .................. 11 i.LINK ..................................... 126 RANDOM DOT ...................... 35
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19 Image protection ................... 120 Rec review ............................... 24
Audio dubbing ........................ 73 Image quality mode ............... 96 Recording time ........................ 12
AUDIO MIX ............................ 87 INDEX (Multiple) display ... 114 Remaining battery time
Audio mode ............................. 89 “InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ 13 indicator ................................ 21
AUTO SHTR ............................ 86 Infrared rays emitter ... 22, 29, 59 Remaining tape indicator ...... 21
A/V connecting cable Insert editing ........................... 71 Remote commander ............. 149
.................................... 28, 54, 67 Intelligent accessory shoe .... 145 Remote sensor ....................... 145
BACK LIGHT .......................... 21 JPEG .......................................... 93 RESET ..................................... 133
Battery pack ............................. 10 LANC ..................................... 148
Beep .......................................... 91 Labeling a cassette .................. 83
BOUNCE .................................. 35 LCD screen .............................. 17 S
LUMINANCEKEY ................. 38
S video jack .................. 28, 54, 67
C, D Self-diagnosis display .......... 134
M, N Self-timer recording ............... 23
Camera chromakey .............. 105 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ........... 85
Cassette memory .............. 8, 125 Main sound .............................. 87 Serial port adaptor ................ 115
Charging battery ..................... 11 Manual focus ........................... 44 Shoulder strap ....................... 144
Charging vanadium-lithium Memory chromakey ............. 105 Signal convert function .......... 66
battery ................................. 139 Memory luminancekey ........ 105 Skip scan .................................. 27
Clock set ................................... 92 MEMORY MIX ...................... 105 Slide show .............................. 119
Connection Memory PB ZOOM .............. 118 Slow playback ......................... 27
(viewing on TV) ................... 29 Memory photo recording SLOW SHUTTER .................... 38
(dubbing a tape) .......... 54, 109 .............................................. 100 STEADYSHOT ........................ 86
Continuous ............................ 102 Memory Stick .......................... 93 Stereo tape ............................. 125
Data code ................................. 26 Menu settings .......................... 85 STILL ........................................ 38
Date search .............................. 50 Memory overlap ................... 105 Sub sound ................................ 87
DEMO ....................................... 90 M.FADER ................................. 35 SUPER LASER LINK ............. 29
DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 38, 46 Mirror mode ............................ 17 SUPER NIGHTSHOT ............. 22
DIGITAL I/O/ (LANC) Moisture condensation ........ 138
.............................................. 148 MONOTONE .......................... 35
Digital program editing ......... 56 NIGHTSHOT .......................... 22 T, U, V
DISPLAY .................................. 26 Normal charge ........................ 11
Dual sound track tape .......... 125 Tape counter ...................... 21, 48
NTSC system ......................... 137
Dubbing a tape ........................ 54 Tape photo recording ............. 30
DV connecting cable ......... 55, 69 Telephoto ................................. 20
O, P, Q Time code ................................. 21
Title ..................................... 77, 81
E OLD MOVIE ............................ 38 Title search ............................... 49
Operation indicators ............ 150 TRAIL ....................................... 38
EDITSEARCH ......................... 24 OVERLAP ........................ 35, 105 Transition ................................. 17
END SEARCH ................... 24, 27 PB ZOOM ................................ 47 TV color systems ................... 137
Exposure .................................. 43 Photo scan ................................ 53
External microphone (not Photo search ............................ 52
supplied) ............................. 148 PICTURE EFFECT ............ 37, 45 W, X, Y, Z
Picture search .......................... 27
Warning indicators ............... 135
F, G, H Playback pause ........................ 27
White balance .......................... 33
Power sources
Wide-angle .............................. 20
FADER ..................................... 35 (house current) ..................... 14
Wide mode .............................. 34
Fade in/out .............................. 35 (car battery) .......................... 14
WIPE ......................................... 35
FLASH MOTION .................... 38 (battery pack) ....................... 10
WORLD TIME ......................... 91
FOCUS ...................................... 44 Power zoom ............................. 20
Write-protect tab ..................... 15
Format ...................................... 93 Print mark .............................. 123
Zero set memory ............... 48, 71
Full charge ............................... 11 PROGRAM AE ....................... 41
Zoom ........................................ 20
Grip strap ............................... 147
Headphone jack .................... 148
Heads ...................................... 139
HiFi SOUND ........................... 87
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©2000 Sony Corporation

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert Declaration of Conformity

For customers in CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Editing Quick Reference

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 16)

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your

Connecting the power cord (p. 14)

Connect the plug with its v

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Inserting a cassette (p. 15)

1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in 2 Push the middle 4 After the cassette

1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

3 To open the LCD

Quick Start Guide

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press m to rewind the tape.

3 Press N to start playback.

Using this manual

Note on Cassette Memory

Note on TV color systems

Precautions on camcorder care

[a] [b] [c]

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.

To remove the battery pack

After installing the battery pack

If you use the large capacity battery pack

Charging the battery pack

After charging the battery pack

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Connecting to a wall outlet

Using a car battery

When you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory

To prevent accidental erasure

5 40min REC 0:00:01

Note on Recording mode

Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

To enable smooth transition

Adjusting the LCD screen

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

LCD screen backlight

Adjusting the viewfinder

Attaching the supplied lens hood (DCR-TRV20 only)

When you use the filter (not supplied)

Using the zoom feature

To use zoom greater than 10×

The right side of the bar shows

When you shoot close to a subject

Notes on digital zoom

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

40min REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter

Remaining tape indicator

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)